Wondering how to use Observance in a sentence? Below are 10+ example sentences from authentic English texts. Including the meaning and synonyms such as observation or notice.
Observance meaning
- 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.
Synonyms of Observance
Using Observance
- The main meaning on this page is: 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.
- Useful related words include: observation, notice, social function, function.
- In the example corpus, observance often appears in combinations such as: observance of, the observance, in observance.
Context around Observance
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 8 start, 8 middle, 4 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Observance
- In this selection, "observance" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 24.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, religious, national, jewish and fairly stand out and add context to how "observance" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include 2004 this observance has since and a religious observance. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "observance" sits close to words such as brilliantly, cartridge and conceal, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with observance
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
However trolleys will not run this Saturday in observance of Veterans Day. (12 words)
Observance of these days in Jewish communities outside Israel is typically more muted than their observance in Israel. (18 words)
Annunciation and meticulous observance of dynamics ensured we could clearly hear every instrument and voice in perfect harmony. (18 words)
But, observance of DST was still voluntary, and only the easternmost counties near Louisville and Cincinnati did so, which meant that lots of central Indiana was acting like an Eastern state in the winter but like a Central state in the summer. (42 words)
The Puritans of England and Scotland brought a new rigorism into the observance of the Christian Lord's Day, in reaction to the customary Sunday observance of the time, which they regarded as lax. (34 words)
Accompanying normative Jewish observance and worship with elite mystical kavanot intentions gave them theurgic power, but sincere observance by common folk, especially in the Hasidic popularisation of kabbalah, could replace esoteric abilities. (32 words)
Example sentences (20)
It has to do with the religious observance of not erasing the name of God, implying “G D” is a minced oath, rather than a religious observance.
The observance of Flag Day spread across the state of New York and in other states, but it did not quickly come into national observance.
Accompanying normative Jewish observance and worship with elite mystical kavanot intentions gave them theurgic power, but sincere observance by common folk, especially in the Hasidic popularisation of kabbalah, could replace esoteric abilities.
Observance of these days in Jewish communities outside Israel is typically more muted than their observance in Israel.
Still, there are a number of Conservative/Masorti communities around the world where Sabbath and Festival observance fairly closely resembles Orthodox observance.
The Puritans of England and Scotland brought a new rigorism into the observance of the Christian Lord's Day, in reaction to the customary Sunday observance of the time, which they regarded as lax.
Annunciation and meticulous observance of dynamics ensured we could clearly hear every instrument and voice in perfect harmony.
An observance of Native American Heritage Month was announced and begins Oct. 15 and lasts until Nov. 15.
But, observance of DST was still voluntary, and only the easternmost counties near Louisville and Cincinnati did so, which meant that lots of central Indiana was acting like an Eastern state in the winter but like a Central state in the summer.
Club president Ausaf Qureshi expressed that Lions Club has been serving for the upliftment of human society and observance of ‘Service Week’ is a part of it.
Delumpines said they have tightened the security watch in the city and Basilan in general in preparation for the observance of Holy Week when Catholics are expected to visit churches and chapels.
Food, especially as part of religious observance, has an impact on both individuals and communities — and it creates the ability for traditions to grow and develop among different families and groups.
Guyana officially launched 15 new tourism experiences on the observance of World Tourism Day 2023 last Wednesday afternoon at Bookland Gardens.
He also says he feels strongly about fighting antisemitism and supporting all Jews, regardless of their level of spirituality or observance.
However trolleys will not run this Saturday in observance of Veterans Day.
In Australia, irrespective of one’s level of religious observance or lack thereof, there are like-minded persons.
In a video address on Sunday night, Zelensky denounced Russian air strikes coinciding with the observance of Orthodox Palm Sunday.
Initiated by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in 2004, this observance has since become a pivotal platform to showcase the nation's advancements in sustainable energy sources.
In observance of the Independence Day holiday, all state, Monongalia County and the City of Morgantown offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday.
I think it’s just time,” said Merritt, 88, who has been a leader of Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day observance for decades.
Common combinations with observance
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- observance of 119×
- the observance 40×
- in observance 38×
- religious observance 10×
- day observance 9×
- observance is 9×
- annual observance 8×
- strict observance 6×
- observance in 5×
- an observance 5×