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as in intentness
a mental state free of jesting or trifling
the coronation ceremony requires absolute solemnity
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as in ritual
an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules
the solemnities of the Easter vigil service
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Recent Examples of solemnity
In real life, such human foibles are likely veiled behind the solemnity of religious tradition and the sacred import of what’s at stake.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2024
The handwritten names on the walls and the dark solemnity of the room are efficient.
—Simon Njami, Artforum, 16 Apr. 2024
That level of wit and wickedness is almost enough to carry us along, even if the play’s aspirations toward solemnity don’t quite land.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 8 Feb. 2024
News accounts and social media posts about the bridge workers have remembered them with sympathy and solemnity.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2024
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2024
The handwritten names on the walls and the dark solemnity of the room are efficient.
—Simon Njami, Artforum, 16 Apr. 2024
That level of wit and wickedness is almost enough to carry us along, even if the play’s aspirations toward solemnity don’t quite land.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 8 Feb. 2024
News accounts and social media posts about the bridge workers have remembered them with sympathy and solemnity.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solemnity
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Such playoff pushes are an annual ritual under coach Kyle Shanahan tracing to the 2019 season, which opened … here, when defensive back Nick Bosa made his NFL debut on a tender ankle and the 49ers launched an 8-0 start.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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When her brother died, Yamuna pleaded with the god of death not to take him away until the vermillion on his forehead had faded and the flower garlands had wilted, performing an elaborate ritual to extend her last moments with her sibling.Peter Guo, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024
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To be sure, the laws of political gravity will still apply; even a compliant Congress will give Trump some pushback.Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Her words are measured, her tone comforting yet firm, reflecting the gravity and sensitivity of her work.Tyler Shepherd, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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The pair met in high school and dated for 10 years before tying the knot on March 12, 2022, in a private ceremony held in Maui, Hawaii.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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The Asian World Film Festival announced its winners Nov. 21 at an awards ceremony at the Culver Theater hosted by Kyrgyz director and actress Elnura Osmanalieva and TV host, filmmaker and actor Mico Saad.Carole Horst, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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No, public schools and colleges in Michigan will be closed on Thanksgiving in observance of the public holiday.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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No, all branches of Indiana's Bureau of Motor Vehicles are closed Monday in observance of Veterans Day.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Nov. 2024
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In Chicago, a second roll-call vote will take place, this one ceremonial.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2024
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As her funeral is shown on The Crown season 6, here’s everything to know about the royal ceremonial.Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2023
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“Solemnity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solemnity. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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