Synonyms of ceremonies

ceremonies

noun

plural of ceremony

as in rituals

an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules

a beautiful, old-fashioned wedding ceremony

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rituals
• ceremonials
• rites
• observances
• traditions
• celebrations
• formalities
• solemnities
• forms
• practices
• customs
• standards
• protocols
• civilities
• graces
• services
• habits
• conventions
• amenities
• etiquettes
• proprieties
• manners
• decorums
• mores
• ways

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ceremonies

Tree-lighting ceremonies each evening will feature snowfall effects. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

In contrast to the official ceremonies, most of Wednesday’s commemoration events are grassroots efforts, organized by survivors and victims of the October 7 attack, including the October Council and the Kumu movement. — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

The bill creating Chiricahua National Park preserves tribal access for traditional ceremonies. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

An unusual treat is the co-ed soaking pool, overlooking Lake Mishkin, which allows families to plunge and relax together before or after their treatments, which run the gamut from massage to sound bath to tea ceremonies. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

The idea for a Great Chicago Fire Festival dated back to Chicago’s failed Olympic bid in 2009, when it was conceived as part of the ceremonies, a Redmoon Theater spokesperson told the Tribune. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

The governor also vetoed a bill authored by Assemblymember James Ramos (D-Highland) that would have established protections for tribes to hold religious ceremonies at sacred sites on state lands. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Ramos’ bill, sponsored by Indigenous Justice, sought to protect Native Americans’ access to state land and waterways for conducting ceremonies and other spiritual practices. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Ginestra is frequently with Calvo at press conferences, council meetings, town halls, ribbon-cutting ceremonies and other public events. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing ceremonies

• master of ceremonies