rites
Example Sentences
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It made up for missed teenage rites of passage — the senior prom, the homecoming dance, the debutante ball — by doubling down on sentimentality.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
The Patel family waited another month before they could cremate her remains, postponing Ashok's last rites so they could be done together.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
Today, it’s as though it’s waiting for last rites.
From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026
One of the most common rites of passage for young Americans is spending the long summer hours working as a camp counselor, lifeguarding at the local pool, stocking shelves or serving up dinners to regulars.
From Barron's ● May 25, 2026
Men danced, at first alone, then with each other and occasionally a woman would join the foot-stomping rites.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
