Synonyms for Ceremony & Similar Words
Definition of ceremony
- noun
- a formal event performed on a special occasion; "a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor"
- any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way; "the ceremony of smelling the cork and tasting the wine"; "he makes a ceremony of addressing his golf ball"; "he disposed of it without ceremony"
- the proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion; "an inaugural ceremony"
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Writing tips for "ceremony"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like ceremonial, observance can replace "ceremony" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Ceremony" in song lyrics
See how ceremony is used in real songs:
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"Hip-Hop Starski, the Masters of Ceremony"
3rd Bass — Portrait of the Artist as a Hood -
"A native pipe ceremony"
Blackalicious f/ Lyrics Born, Saul Williams — Release -
"I'd still be the sure shot master of the ceremony"
Bomfunk MC's f/ JAK (The Cool Sheiks) — 1, 2, 3, 4