solemnity
noun
so·lem·ni·ty
sə-ˈlem-nə-tē 
plural solemnities
1
: formal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event
2
: a solemn event or occasion
3
: a solemn condition or quality
the solemnity of his words
Synonyms
Examples of solemnity in a Sentence
the solemnity of the occasion
Her voice conveyed the solemnity of the passage.
The visiting statesman was welcomed with appropriate solemnity.
Elaborate solemnities marked the 100th anniversary of the event.
Recent Examples on the Web
Sure, nature and the culture of her native Puerto Rico figure heavily into López’s designs, but there is also a real-world solemnity behind many of the pieces.
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Seth Combs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2024
And Navajos regard eclipses with solemnity, marking them as a time to show reverence and respect for the sun and Earth.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
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Seth Combs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2024
And Navajos regard eclipses with solemnity, marking them as a time to show reverence and respect for the sun and Earth.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
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“Solemnity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solemnity. Accessed 30 May. 2024.
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