observances

noun

Definition of observancesnext
plural of observance
1
as in adherences
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 rituals
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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  1. observations
  2. ceremonies
  3. rites
Noun
  • Morrison’s observations of Jonathan take the form of quips.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Their conclusions are based on more than four years of observations.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of observations
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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.
    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, Discover Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of ceremonies
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  • Opening October 25th in Manhattan, this cutting-edge, free-roaming virtual reality experience takes attendees on a journey inside the Great Pyramid of Giza, exploring Pharaoh Khufu’s tomb and witnessing ancient rituals like mummification and funeral rites.
    Charlie Fink, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
  • In May 1949, one of the Jesuit priests who performed the rites declared that the last one had been successful.
    Katie Rife, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of rites
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