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Adjective
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Catholicism offers ritual without the tedium of rationality; anarchism offers revolutionary action against inequality without the taint of materialism, the prospect of personal gain.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025 -
Fans in their team jerseys waved flags, shouted for their countrymen and continued the ritual booing of the opposing national anthem that has become an nightly undercard for a tournament that was the return of NHL stars to the international scene after missing the last two Winter Olympics.—
Jimmy Golen,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The film culminates in a ritualistic dance at Shibuya Crossing, where Anpu silently judges the hearts of passersby.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Alongside flute-piping satyrs, they’re engaged in a wild, ritualistic dance, while shellfish, eels, squid and poultry dangle above them.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Those issues include access to capital and other systematic barriers.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2025
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The key to managing a cyber incident effectively is following a systematic approach.—
Michelle Drolet,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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On top of that, Tech is methodical at getting quality shots beyond the arc.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 Mar. 2025
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Poles will put a new stamp on the line, the Bears will get a few new pieces around Williams and Johnson will be methodical in teaching the position and the offense.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Formalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalistic. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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