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as in adherence
the following of a custom, rule, or law
the observance of this family tradition would make your grandmother very happy observance of the smoking ban in public buildings
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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
some religions require very specific observances on holy days
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as in awareness
a state of being aware
if you've been doing any significant housecleaning, it has escaped my observance
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Recent Examples of observance
Another important observance is the blowing of the shofar, or a curved ram’s horn.
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Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
In tandem with today’s observance of World Mental Health Day (Oct. 10), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is unveiling its Never a Bother campaign in partnership with Grammy Award-winning artist and mental health advocate Megan Thee Stallion.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2024
If passed, the bill would make Phillips the first Black woman to be honored by a special observance day in Wisconsin, according to a press release.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 27 July 2024
The summer solstice is celebrated differently around the world through unique festivities and observances, like the famed gathering at Stone Henge in England to watch the sun through the thousand-year-old monuments.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024
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Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
In tandem with today’s observance of World Mental Health Day (Oct. 10), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is unveiling its Never a Bother campaign in partnership with Grammy Award-winning artist and mental health advocate Megan Thee Stallion.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2024
If passed, the bill would make Phillips the first Black woman to be honored by a special observance day in Wisconsin, according to a press release.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 27 July 2024
The summer solstice is celebrated differently around the world through unique festivities and observances, like the famed gathering at Stone Henge in England to watch the sun through the thousand-year-old monuments.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024
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Federal judges denied two states’ requests to bar the Justice Department (DOJ) from dispatching lawyers to monitor adherence to federal voting rights laws on Election Day.Ella Lee, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Philippi allegedly repeatedly espoused his adherence to white supremacist and accelerationist ideologies which promote the idea that a destabilizing terrorist attack on something like the nation's energy sectors could serve to incite unrest that leads to civil war, according to prosecutors.Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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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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The vote reflects widespread frustration with pandemic-era spikes in retail thefts, car break-ins and the apparent awareness by some criminals that stealing anything less than $1,000 worth of goods won’t land you in prison.Andre Mouchard, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rousteing wasn’t alone in tapping the catwalk as a way to build awareness for cosmetics.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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The filing details a $44 million civil money penalty related to a consent order from the Federal Reserve Board concerning compliance risk management issues.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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And the Women's Sports Foundation offers resources on Title IX compliance.Allison Torres Burtka, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024
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Trump returns to White House for symbolic meeting President-elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden today in a symbolic White House ceremony meant to signal the peaceful transfer of power.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The celebration started with a ceremony at Plaza de Cesar Chavez, then traveled along Santa Clara Street to Market Street, where the parade turned south to finish at San Carlos Street.Dai Sugano, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Quarterback Fernando Mendoza promised the Bears will quickly turn their attention to Stanford.Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The complaints about the lack of attention to requests from Latino residents and accusations of discrimination will also go to the trial, the judge said.Albinson Linares, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Listen to this article BOULDER — Initial observations from CU’s 49-24 win over Utah in Big 12 action at Folsom Field on Saturday.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Newsletter Ever since the ancient Greeks first made observations of the circular Moon and the skies, scientists have known that the Earth is a sphere.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 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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“Observance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observance. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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