observances

The word “observances” has 4 syllables: ob-ser-van-ces.

It's pronounced as /əbˈzɜːr.vənsɪz/.


What is synonym and antonym for observances?

In the thesaurus, “observances” has 17 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for observances along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for observances

  • acknowledgment
  • adherence
  • adherences
  • celebration
  • ceremonials
  • ceremonies
  • compliance
  • compliances
  • conformities
  • fulfillment
  • liturgy
  • obediences
  • observations
  • rites
  • ritual
  • rituals
  • tradition

Antonyms for observances

  • breaches
  • contraventions
  • infractions
  • infringements
  • transgressions
  • trespasses
  • violations

Meanings of observances

  • noun
    1. The practice of complying with a law, custom, command or rule.
    2. The custom of celebrating a holiday or similar occasion.
    3. Observation or the act of watching.
    4. A rule governing a religious order, especially in the Roman Catholic church.
    5. That which is to be observed.
    6. Reverence; homage.

Example Sentences

  • The holiday season is marked by various cultural observances and traditions.
  • Attendance at religious observances tends to increase during major festivals and holy days.
  • The military honors fallen soldiers with solemn observances on Memorial Day.
  • The school encourages students to participate in community service as part of their civic observances.
  • Many cultures have specific observances to commemorate the changing of seasons and agricultural cycles.

On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to observances, such as: acknowledgment, adherence, adherences, breaches, celebration, ceremonials, ceremonies.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

abidances

  • adherences
  • compliances
  • conformances
  • continuances
  • continuations
  • continuities
  • observances
  • observations
  • persistences
  • survivals

obediences

  • acquiescence
  • adherences
  • compliances
  • conformances
  • conformities
  • conformity
  • deference
  • observances
  • observations
  • orderliness
  • reverence

observations

  • adherences
  • commentary
  • compliances
  • conclusion
  • conformances
  • conformities
  • consideration
  • examination
  • experience
  • finding
  • information
  • inspection
  • investigation
  • knowledge
  • measurement
  • note
  • observances
  • opinion
  • perception
  • reflection
  • remark
  • research
  • review
  • study
  • surveillance
  • thought
  • view

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