moving ceremony

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A ceremony that causes strong feelings of sadness or sympathy.

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  • The veteran's funeral was a deeply moving ceremony, attended by his entire platoon.
  • The presentation of the posthumous award was a moving ceremony that left many in tears.
  • Every year, the town holds a moving ceremony to honor those who lost their lives in the war.
  • Her valedictorian speech turned the graduation into a surprisingly moving ceremony.
  • They had a small, intimate, and incredibly moving ceremony on the beach at sunset.
  • The unveiling of the memorial was a moving ceremony for the victims' families.
  • Scattering her grandfather's ashes at sea was a simple but profoundly moving ceremony.
  • The survivors gathered for a moving ceremony on the anniversary of the tragedy.
  • It was a moving ceremony when the rescued miners were reunited with their families.
  • Listening to the new citizens share their stories made the naturalization event a truly moving ceremony.