Thesaurus results for RITUALS

rituals

noun

plural of ritual

as in habits

a usual manner of behaving or doing her morning ritual is to enjoy a bracing cup of coffee while reading the newspaper

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an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules a ritual that the ancient peoples of that country believed would bring rain

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Recent Examples of rituals The teenager missed her mother’s cooking, her hugs, and their small, ordinary rituals of life together – reading, shopping, and singing. — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 Patel-Dunn told CNBC that 30 to 45 minutes of aerobic exercise four or five times a week can measurably improve mood, a signal of how much daily behavior shapes seasonal mental health, and how early rituals compound across the darker months. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 The trend sits at the intersection of sleepmaxxing, wellness rituals and self-tracking. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026 Nearly all of their rituals are rooted in female submission, expressed without words to keep the film from feeling like a lecture. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Indoor options are varied and include yoga, Qigong, sauna rituals, sound baths, and many other activities to nurture body and mind. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 Letting go of summer isn’t easy, but that just underscores how helpful rituals can be. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026 There are additional fees for Buddhist rituals to be performed at the grave, which are believed to benefit the deceased in the afterlife. — Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026 There is no regularity, no grounding, no particular writing time, or rituals. — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026

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Everyday habits will still matter most Even the smartest kitchen appliance cabinet can’t replace good habits.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Food makers, grocery chains and other retailers are adapting to those changes in consumer habits.

— Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

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The sheer number of corpses meant that traditional burial ceremonies were forgotten for a time, and mass unmarked grave sites were used outside the city walls.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
Running from November 27 to January 3, the event features tree lighting ceremonies, parades, caroling sessions, and the Maker’s Market, a gathering of artisans, crafters, and food vendors.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026

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Others are trying to drive employees toward what are called Centers of Excellence—essentially hospitals or medical practices with high ratings that may save money in the long-term since employees won’t need to return again and again for care.

— Alana Semuels, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
The Justice Department moved to terminate more than a dozen decades-old school desegregation cases without asking the court first to review whether the district successfully ended its past discriminatory practices, a watchdog group has found.

— Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of practices

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The risk of transmission also limits contact with the patients even after death, depriving families of closure and the opportunity to observe their preferred burial rites.

— Constant Same Bagalwa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
On the third day, and again on the seventh, the deceased is remembered through prayers and memorial rites.

— Shushan Karapetian, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of rites

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Celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs, not across India as a whole, Diwali encompasses different regional traditions and customs.

— Sujata Assomull, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
But at sea, Spanish guarda costas (armed customs officials) pounced on British ships, allegedly searching for goods being smuggled in for sale.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of customs

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Although their mythological associations and forms of celebration differ by region, both are marked by major religious and communal observances and festivities.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026
Most people can safely fast for Yom Kippur or other religious or cultural observances.

— Reed Berger-Fleishman, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of observances

Noun

At home in Makhaza township, about 40 minutes from the college, Lubelo spends his free time watching magic shows online and practicing tricks on his brothers and parents.

— Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
The practical special effects seem to be on the booer’s side, leaning on stagy but charming in-camera tricks that have gone out of style, like switching actors between close-ups.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

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