1
as in intentness
a mental state free of jesting or trifling
the coronation ceremony requires absolute solemnity
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2
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
Bezos’ fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, wore a white suit with a lacy corset bra noticeably peeping out from underneath her jacket, a racy touch that clashed with the solemnity of the event.
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Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Jan. 2025
Here was an earnest man who wanted to protect the solemnity of the subject, fans felt.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
The former first lady paid her respects to the 39th president in an ensemble that adhered to traditional funeral attire, reflecting the occasion’s solemnity.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
Their naïveté mixed with Schrader’s stodgy solemnity is a buzzkill.
—Armond White, National Review, 25 Dec. 2024
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Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Jan. 2025
Here was an earnest man who wanted to protect the solemnity of the subject, fans felt.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
The former first lady paid her respects to the 39th president in an ensemble that adhered to traditional funeral attire, reflecting the occasion’s solemnity.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
Their naïveté mixed with Schrader’s stodgy solemnity is a buzzkill.
—Armond White, National Review, 25 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for solemnity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solemnity
Noun
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These rituals will, of course, serve her well with the upcoming tour and music video drops, too.—
Akili King,
Essence,
14 Feb. 2025
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When the Western military left, islanders created makeshift imitations of the infrastructure — control towers built from bamboo, a plane carved from wood — in the hope that this ritual would cause more cargo to arrive.—
Laura Regensdorf Katharine Sohn Laura Bannister Osman Can Yerebakan Shannon Adducci,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The big stationary steam engine pumped water from the Lake Montebello reservoir using a gravity feed system down the hill.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2025
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Instead, astronomers infer the presence of a planet, either by measuring the slight dimming of the star when the smaller body passes in front of it or the slight wobble the planet's gravity causes in the star.—
Jeffrey Kluger/Greenbelt,
TIME,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Grant didn’t let that bump in the road with Rose stop him from giving her a rose at the rose ceremony.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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The kiss was captured on camera during the medal presentation ceremony, and went viral on social media.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Senior Programming is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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In a nationwide first, schools across New York are closed on Wednesday in observance of the Lunar New Year.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
29 Jan. 2025
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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 21 Feb. 2025.
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