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observance::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | honoring |
| Type of | conformation, abidance, conformity, compliance |
| Has types | punctilio |
| Derivation | observe, observant |
observance::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, ceremony |
| Type of | social occasion, occasion, function, social function, affair |
| Has types | exercise, circumstance, commemoration, induction, initiation, installation, maundy, memorialisation, memorialization, military ceremony, nuptials, obsequy, opening, pageant, pageantry, potlatch, wedding, wedding ceremony, dedication, fire walking, formalities, formality, funeral, hymeneals |
| Derivation | observe |
observance::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | observation, watching |
| Type of | looking at, look, looking |
| Has types | stargazing, sighting, monitoring |
| Derivation | observe |
Examples of observance
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The THINK conference is a key plank in IBM's ongoing centennial year observance.
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Although Passover's methods of observance are evolving, many traditions persist.
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The only religious observance related to the holiday is the lighting of candles.
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Today is the Columbus Day holiday observance for employees at the State Capitol.
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The exchange was closed Monday in observance of the U.S. Presidents Day holiday.
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Stock and bond markets will be closed on Monday in observance of New Year's Day.
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Stock and bond trading will be closed on Monday in observance of New Year's Day.
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At the same time, he remarked on Ramanujan's strict observance of vegetarianism.
From the en.wikipedia.org
In South Viet Nam, however, no special observance of the anniversary is planned.
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- Observation: the act of observing; taking a patient look
- Ceremony: a formal event performed on a special occasion; "a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor"
- Notice: the act of noticing or paying attention; "he escaped the notice of the police"
- Honoring: conformity with law or custom or practice etc.
- (observant) paying close attention especially to details
- (observant) quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
- (observant) law-abiding: (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs; "law-abiding citizens"; "observant of the speed limit"
- A holiday is a day designated as having special significance for which individuals, a government, or a religious group have deemed that observation is warranted. ...
- The practice of complying with a law, custom, command or rule; The custom of celebrating a holiday or similar occasion; Observation or the act of watching; A rule governing a religious order, especially in the Roman Catholic church
