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ceremonies

/ˈsɛɹɪm(ə)niz/ /ˈsɛɹɪˌmoʊniz/

Meanings
noun
A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

Examples :

"Graduation ceremonies mark the end of high school and the beginning of a new chapter. "
ritual culture religion tradition event

Related Words

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significance noun

/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

The extent to which something matters; importance

"As a juror your opinion is of great significance for the outcome of the trial."

Illustration unsettling

unsettling verb

/ʌnˈsɛtəlɪŋ/

To make upset or uncomfortable

"The unexpected phone call late at night unsettled me. "

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commemorate verb

/kəˈmɛməˌɹeɪt/

To honour the memory of someone or something with a ceremony or object.

"On November 11th we commemorate the fallen with a march."

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ostentation noun

/ˌɒstənˈteɪʃən/

Ambitious display; vain show; display intended to excite admiration or applause.

"Her large diamond ring was a display of ostentation, designed to impress everyone she met. "

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established verb

/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/

To make stable or firm; to confirm.

"The company established a new policy to improve employee safety. "

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gathering noun

/ˈɡæ.ðə.ɹɪŋ/

A meeting or get-together; a party or social function.

"I met her at a gathering of engineers and scientists."

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associated verb

/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/ /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

To join in or form a league, union, or association.

"Our company associated with a local charity to help raise money for their programs. "

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graduation noun

/ˌɡɹædʒuˈeɪʃən/

The action or process of graduating and receiving a diploma for completing a course of study (such as from an educational institution).

"After years of hard work, Maria's graduation from university was a joyful celebration. "

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religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "

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magnificence noun

/mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/

Grandeur, brilliance, lavishness or splendor

"The wedding reception displayed a magnificence of decorations, flowers, and food. "

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beginning noun

/bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/

The act of doing that which begins anything; commencement of an action, state, or space of time; entrance into being or upon a course; the first act, effort, or state of a succession of acts or states.

"The beginning of the school year is always exciting. "

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impressive adjective

/ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/

Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress

"an impressive movie"