solemnities

Example Sentences

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To read this novel is to wade through a great many solemnities on the order of:

From New York Times • Nov. 14, 2017

In Ancient Athens, every year the opening solemnities of the Festival of Dionysus would include a parade during which the tribute won from foreign military adventures was proudly displayed.

From New York Times • May 26, 2017

But the solemnities of the writing are balanced by some excellent performances and superior production values.

From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2010

These opening solemnities give all the convincing qualities of a three-dollar bill to what actually is an account of one of the great tragedies of modern Europe.

From Time Magazine Archive

He had acted silly even at his own wedding, grinning during the solemnities, clowning when cutting the cake.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig