1
as in intentness
a mental state free of jesting or trifling
the coronation ceremony requires absolute solemnity
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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
The issue before the president should not have been fashion or venue, but solemnity.
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Kenneth Zagacki, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
The solemnity awaiting celebration is truly beautiful.
—James T. Farmer, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
The time and attention to detail afforded it by Lord and Miller suggest that the directors are as susceptible as any of us to that amazement, elevated by the moving solemnity and celestial dimensions of Daniel Pemberton’s beautiful score.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Trump has also spoken out in defense of his handling of the various crises facing his administration — but not nearly with the sort of detail and solemnity that wartime presidents usually speak, experts said.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
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Kenneth Zagacki, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
The solemnity awaiting celebration is truly beautiful.
—James T. Farmer, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
The time and attention to detail afforded it by Lord and Miller suggest that the directors are as susceptible as any of us to that amazement, elevated by the moving solemnity and celestial dimensions of Daniel Pemberton’s beautiful score.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Trump has also spoken out in defense of his handling of the various crises facing his administration — but not nearly with the sort of detail and solemnity that wartime presidents usually speak, experts said.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solemnity
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Former Canadiens captain Yvan Cournoyer entered the Bell Centre from that plaza holding a torch, walked it into the building and the arena bowl, setting off the Canadiens’ traditional playoff ritual of the ice catching fire, and the building roared.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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This year’s Kentucky Derby will be Buttleman’s 31st as the official bugler at Churchill Downs, and over the years, the musician has developed a pre-race ritual.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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When one of these clouds fragments into parts, gravity causes pockets within the fragments to collapse, with the density and temperature at the core of each pocket rising.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The probe was delayed from 2022, and headed for the asteroid Psyche, using a Mars-gravity assist and not arriving until August 2029.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The platform found that couples are moving further away from one-size-fits-all ceremonies and traditional aesthetics in favor of celebrations that reflect personality, individual style and details unique to each couple.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Bally’s Chicago hosted a topping-off ceremony yesterday marking the placement of the final beam, a milestone signifying the completion of the structural framework.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Kapetan’s yearning, intimate voice is still front and center, mixing and modernizing elements of favorites of the aughts like Conor Oberst (his earnestness), Ben Kweller (his wit), and Sufjan Stevens (his beauty).—
Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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Not too serious or sappy, but with room for both earnestness and whimsy.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The court disagreed, saying that SB 10 requires no religious exercise or observance.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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April 9 is celebrated annually in the Philippines as a national observance, the Day of Valor, commemorating the fall of Bataan.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Not to underplay the seriousness of the situation, of course, but the suspect never made it inside.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Timberwolves gathered around DiVincenzo, recognizing the potential seriousness of his injury.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Solemnity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solemnity. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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