observance

[uhb-zur-vuhns] / əbˈzɜr vəns /

NOUN

attention to, knowledge of something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledgment adherence celebration compliance fulfillment

STRONG

acquittal acquittance awareness cognizance discharge fidelity heed honoring keeping mark mind note notice obedience observation performance regard remark satisfaction

WEAK

carrying-out heeding

Antonyms

STRONG

disregard heedlessness ignorance inattention indifference neglect thoughtlessness

WEAK

carelessness unorthodoxy

NOUN

ceremony, rite

Synonyms

STRONGEST

celebration liturgy ritual tradition

STRONG

ceremonial custom fashion form formality performance practice rule service

Antonyms

WEAK

carelessness heedlessness neglect thoughtlessness unorthodoxy

Example Sentences

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Equities drifted lower to end the year last week, which was reduced to four trading sessions for the observance of New Year’s Day.

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U.S. stock and bond markets will wrap up the year on Wednesday, then close on Thursday in observance of New Year’s Day.

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Plus, U.S. stock and bond markets are closed on Thursday in observance of New Year’s Day.

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Markets are closed on Thursday in observance of Christmas.

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