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A prescribed order for performing a ceremony
“They wanted a traditional ritual that was nonetheless reflective of their nontraditional realities and desires.”
The customary, habitual, or expected procedure or way of doing something
“This is my morning ritual. As soon as I awake, I boil water in a kettle and anticipate the first cup of green tea.”
Ceremony and splendid display
Etiquette, or behavior that is considered conventionally polite
The way a living thing acts in a particular environment
A (typically religious) rite or ceremony
A popular or the latest style of clothing, hair, decoration, or behavior
A long and complicated procedure that seems tiresome or pointless
The admittance of someone into a society or group
A set of beliefs or practices followed by a group of followers
A day or period set aside for celebration
A ceremony where people try to communicate with the spirits of dead people, usually led by a medium
A nocturnal gathering of witches, often associated with feasting, dancing, and other rituals
The act of using something intangible
Following traditionally fixed or systematic rules or structures
“Here, the conventions required me to make the ritual noises of quacking like a duck to the poultry god.”
Customary, usual or stereotypical in nature
“He went through the ritual spiel about hard work and dedication.”
Devout and reverential, especially in a religious sense
Pertaining to prayers, supplications, or ceremonial practices
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