ritualistic
Britishadjective
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The choral writing, in Sardinian dialect, reflects the traditional canto a tenore, giving it an earthy, ritualistic flavor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Biers added that collectors have many uses for the remains, ranging from the ritualistic to some being turned into things like lamps and earrings.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Marked by its stark staging and ritualistic intensity, the work remains one of the most enduring interpretations of Ravel's best-known work and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
Esperanza makes an altar on the vanity and prepares the space for chanting, a prayer meeting but more unapologetic, ritualistic and communal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2026
There was a moment of silence that again struck me as ritualistic, almost reverent.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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