Synonyms for

Observances

Verb / ʌˈbzɜ:vʌnsɪz / Another word for observances — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Observances are customs or practices that are traditionally followed or observed for a specific occasion or event.

Synonyms & similar words

ceremonial watching observation ceremony nonobservance honoring observance notice ceremonialoccasion traditions rituals customs ceremonies celebrations festivities holidays memorials remembrances services ritualisms festivals solemnities commemorations observances occasions rites functions events jubilees

Example sentences

  1. The observances for the Chinese New Year include dragon dances and fireworks.
  2. In my family, we have observances for birthdays, such as singing 'Happy Birthday' and blowing out candles.
  3. Many cultures have observances for honoring the dead, such as Dia de los Muertos in Mexico.
  4. The observances for the Fourth of July include parades and fireworks.
  5. Religious observances, such as Lent and Ramadan, involve fasting and prayer.

Quotes

  • "My observance is not an attack on your beliefs." - Salman Rushdie
  • "The observance of Christmas gives our spirits an extra quickening charge." - William E. Gladstone
  • "The observance of the Sabbath is extremely beautiful." - Abraham Joshua Heschel

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