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OBSERVANCES Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word observances. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word observances. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for OBSERVANCES

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customs
nounn
noun

• money collected under a tariff

formalities
nounn
noun

• a requirement of etiquette or custom

ceremonies
nounn
noun

• a formal event performed on a special occasion

• any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way

• the proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion

practices
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a customary way of operation or behavior

• systematic training by multiple repetitions

• translating an idea into action

• the exercise of a profession

• knowledge of how something is usually done

verb

• carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions

• learn by repetition

• engage in a rehearsal (of)

• avail oneself to

• engage in or perform

protocols
nounn
noun

• (computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data

• forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and heads of state

• code of correct conduct

rites
nounn
noun

• an established ceremony prescribed by a religion

• any customary observance or practice

rituals
nounn
adjective

• of or relating to or characteristic of religious rituals

• of or relating to or employed in social rites or rituals

noun

• any customary observance or practice

• the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies

• stereotyped behavior

traditions
nounn
noun

• an inherited pattern of thought or action

• a specific practice of long standing

observation
nounn
noun

• the act of making and recording a measurement

• the act of observing; taking a patient look

• a remark expressing careful consideration

• facts learned by observing

• the act of noticing or paying attention

ceremonial
adjectiveadj
noun

• a formal event performed on a special occasion

adjective satellite

• marked by pomp or ceremony or formality

ceremony
nounn
noun

• a formal event performed on a special occasion

• any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way

• the proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion

honoring
verbv
noun

• conformity with law or custom or practice etc.

notice
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an announcement containing information about an event

• the act of noticing or paying attention

• a request for payment

• advance notification (usually written) of the intention to withdraw from an arrangement of contract

• a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

• polite or favorable attention

• a short critical review

verb

• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes

• notice or perceive

• make or write a comment on

• express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with

watching
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of observing; taking a patient look

ceremonial occasion
nounn
noun

• a formal event performed on a special occasion

Best Hypernyms For OBSERVANCES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for observances, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
abidance affair attending attention compliance conformation conformity customs function look looking occasion celebrations rituals traditions
Phrases (3)
looking atsocial functionsocial occasion

Alternatives for CUSTOMS

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