Symbolic Actions

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noun a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order

adjective relating to or characteristic of a ritual

  • The religious ritual was performed with great reverence and precision.
  • Every morning, my coffee ritual involves brewing a fresh pot and enjoying it on the porch.
  • Our pre-game ritual before every match is to blast our favorite pump-up song in the locker room.
  • The daily ritual of checking her phone for messages became a comforting habit.