Ceremony
noun
A formal event or ritual, often public, that marks a special occasion.
They held a ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new library.
Often appears as...
- wedding ceremony
- graduation ceremony
noun
A set of behaviors and actions performed for a special purpose.
There was a brief ceremony to honor the students who had done well.
Often appears as...
- hold a ceremony
- sacrifice ceremony
noun
Polite behaviors or actions that are part of social or diplomatic protocol.
The ambassador is well-versed in the ceremony of international diplomacy.
Often appears as...
- diplomatic ceremony
- ceremony of thanks
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Formal
noun
A formal event or ritual, often public, that marks a special occasion.
They held a ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new library.
Often appears as...
- wedding ceremony
- graduation ceremony
noun
A set of behaviors and actions performed for a special purpose.
There was a brief ceremony to honor the students who had done well.
Often appears as...
- hold a ceremony
- sacrifice ceremony
noun
Polite behaviors or actions that are part of social or diplomatic protocol.
The ambassador is well-versed in the ceremony of international diplomacy.
Often appears as...
- diplomatic ceremony
- ceremony of thanks
Usage tips
Formal
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Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variance
Ceremonies vary widely across cultures; some may be more elaborate or have different meanings.
The tea ceremony in Japan is a tranquil and stylized ritual.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Milestones
Ceremonies often mark personal milestones, like birthdays, funerals, or weddings.
Her quinceañera ceremony was a rite of passage into womanhood.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Joyous
Ceremonies can commemorate solemn or serious events, not only celebrations.
A memorial ceremony was held for the victims of the tragedy.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variance
Ceremonies vary widely across cultures; some may be more elaborate or have different meanings.
The tea ceremony in Japan is a tranquil and stylized ritual.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Milestones
Ceremonies often mark personal milestones, like birthdays, funerals, or weddings.
Her quinceañera ceremony was a rite of passage into womanhood.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Joyous
Ceremonies can commemorate solemn or serious events, not only celebrations.
A memorial ceremony was held for the victims of the tragedy.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variance
Ceremonies vary widely across cultures; some may be more elaborate or have different meanings.
The tea ceremony in Japan is a tranquil and stylized ritual.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Milestones
Ceremonies often mark personal milestones, like birthdays, funerals, or weddings.
Her quinceañera ceremony was a rite of passage into womanhood.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Joyous
Ceremonies can commemorate solemn or serious events, not only celebrations.
A memorial ceremony was held for the victims of the tragedy.
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At the Passover meal, every item on the menu symbolizes an aspect of the escape from slavery. The importance of growing up is emphasized when young people reach the age of bar and bat mitzvah, ceremonies during which they assume responsibility for their actions and celebrate the weaving of their own lives
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He married Niamh in a grand ceremony and was welcomed into her family. When he wished to hear music, his ears filled with bewitching tones. When he hungered, golden plates appeared laden with fragrant food. He admired scenes of great beauty, and colors that he had no name for.
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By the end of the ceremony, the monks felt cheated by their purchase, and called for the salesman to return and explain himself. The following morning, the salesman examined the pot, but he couldn’t find anything unusual about it. Hoping a cup of tea would help them think,
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promised to the temple at birth. At puberty, she changed her name and gained her elevated naditu status in a ceremony where a priest examined the entrails of a sacrificed animal for omens. The naditu are an esteemed group drawn from Babylonia’s most affluent families.
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Video examples
The five major world...
At the Passover meal, every item on the menu symbolizes an aspect of the escape from slavery. The importance of growing up is emphasized when young people reach the age of bar and bat mitzvah, ceremonies during which they assume responsibility for their actions and celebrate the weaving of their own lives
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The myth of Oisín and...
He married Niamh in a grand ceremony and was welcomed into her family. When he wished to hear music, his ears filled with bewitching tones. When he hungered, golden plates appeared laden with fragrant food. He admired scenes of great beauty, and colors that he had no name for.
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The Japanese myth of the...
By the end of the ceremony, the monks felt cheated by their purchase, and called for the salesman to return and explain himself. The following morning, the salesman examined the pot, but he couldn’t find anything unusual about it. Hoping a cup of tea would help them think,
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A day in the life of an...
promised to the temple at birth. At puberty, she changed her name and gained her elevated naditu status in a ceremony where a priest examined the entrails of a sacrificed animal for omens. The naditu are an esteemed group drawn from Babylonia’s most affluent families.
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Dancing the Spirit Back...
the move again supported by the murray-darling Basin Authority this year's ring balan culminates with a ceremony at the current a unique estuary it's a part of who I am it's a part of my life it's a part of my parents life when I grew up when people got sick they
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however along with the flowers to garland the car the coconut to break the evil eye and candy to share with your neighbors giving a new twist to the world fully loaded and you can see here a puja or a ceremony for the safety of
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initiate boys into manhood the process a series of ceremonies including circumcision hinges on a sacrifice to honor their ancestors and bolster their sons courage the baser rebe kill and eat
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Jeremiah Brent
American Celebrity
Having been married and having stood up in front of people and had my own wedding, I understand the importance of that ceremony and the choice that you're making to spend your life with somebody and tell everybody in your life why.
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Jack Sock
American Tennis Player
I think any success you can have on the tennis court, doubles helps. If you're playing on the weekend, you're in the trophy ceremony at the end of it, one of the last guys in the locker room, it can only give you confidence.
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Michael Horse
American Actor
I was taught that you can't be a healthy individual without art, music, or nature in your life. All my art is tied into inner cultural experience. It has to do with music or ceremonies or nature, even the funny ones.
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Jonathan Pryce
Welsh Actor
I live a very ordinary life. The rare awards ceremonies I go to are quite fun, because I can enjoy the irony of one minute walking to the tube, and the next being driven along the same stretch of road in a limo.
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Donovan
Scottish Musician
What I needed and actually need is a discipline of tradition, which is lacking in our civilization. Discipline of tradition and the ceremony of humbleness.
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Sonu Sood
Indian Actor
Taking off my shirt has become a part of my life, whether it is at award ceremonies or reality shows. As long as people enjoy it, why not?
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Skepta
English Musician
I go to award ceremonies, but I always like to be in my world. That's the only place I can control where I won't get upset.
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Pooja Bhatt
Indian Director
Bollywood is a great place. You can expect support for award ceremonies, weddings, and funerals.
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Sherman Alexie
American Writer
I don't have to participate in another culture's ceremonies in order to respect that culture.
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Charlize Theron
South African Actress
I treat my relationships like marriages. The ceremony isn't that important to me.
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Jeremiah Brent
American Celebrity
Having been married and having stood up in front of people and had my own wedding, I understand the importance of that ceremony and the choice that you're making to spend your life with somebody and tell everybody in your life why.
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Jack Sock
American Tennis Player
I think any success you can have on the tennis court, doubles helps. If you're playing on the weekend, you're in the trophy ceremony at the end of it, one of the last guys in the locker room, it can only give you confidence.
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Michael Horse
American Actor
I was taught that you can't be a healthy individual without art, music, or nature in your life. All my art is tied into inner cultural experience. It has to do with music or ceremonies or nature, even the funny ones.
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Jonathan Pryce
Welsh Actor
I live a very ordinary life. The rare awards ceremonies I go to are quite fun, because I can enjoy the irony of one minute walking to the tube, and the next being driven along the same stretch of road in a limo.
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Donovan
Scottish Musician
What I needed and actually need is a discipline of tradition, which is lacking in our civilization. Discipline of tradition and the ceremony of humbleness.
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Sonu Sood
Indian Actor
Taking off my shirt has become a part of my life, whether it is at award ceremonies or reality shows. As long as people enjoy it, why not?
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Skepta
English Musician
I go to award ceremonies, but I always like to be in my world. That's the only place I can control where I won't get upset.
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Pooja Bhatt
Indian Director
Bollywood is a great place. You can expect support for award ceremonies, weddings, and funerals.
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Sherman Alexie
American Writer
I don't have to participate in another culture's ceremonies in order to respect that culture.
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Charlize Theron
South African Actress
I treat my relationships like marriages. The ceremony isn't that important to me.
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