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
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Asia Now remains committed to this mission by continually evolving our curatorial platform, focusing not just on geographical representation, but also on thematic explorations, such as this year’s focus on rituals and ceremonies under the guidance of Nicolas Bourriaud.
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Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
This early rendering of these fossils could relate to the lost cultural belief of rain ceremonies and the realm of the dead.
—Discover Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
Barbra Streisand received the award at the 2024 SAG Awards in February, while Sally Field and Helen Mirren accepted the honor at the 2023 and 2022 ceremonies, respectively.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Some awards incur costs for the application or attendance at award ceremonies.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Fat Joe returns to host the ceremonies for the third time.
—Tim Chan, VIBE.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Looking at the finds, the researchers opine that the site’s plateau used to be a place for religious worship and ceremonies.
—Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2024
Cooking and eating salmon is a vital part of their ceremonies.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Verona Sunset, a more vibrant version of this trend, is a welcome change to the wedding palettes that have recently been seen at ceremonies and receptions, reflecting the cozy warmth of being in love.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2024
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
This early rendering of these fossils could relate to the lost cultural belief of rain ceremonies and the realm of the dead.
—Discover Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
Barbra Streisand received the award at the 2024 SAG Awards in February, while Sally Field and Helen Mirren accepted the honor at the 2023 and 2022 ceremonies, respectively.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Some awards incur costs for the application or attendance at award ceremonies.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Fat Joe returns to host the ceremonies for the third time.
—Tim Chan, VIBE.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Looking at the finds, the researchers opine that the site’s plateau used to be a place for religious worship and ceremonies.
—Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2024
Cooking and eating salmon is a vital part of their ceremonies.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Verona Sunset, a more vibrant version of this trend, is a welcome change to the wedding palettes that have recently been seen at ceremonies and receptions, reflecting the cozy warmth of being in love.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Ceremonies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceremonies. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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