In the ceremony vs At the ceremony

Both are correct, but they're used in different contexts. "In the ceremony" is used when referring to being actively involved or participating in the ceremony. On the other hand, "at the ceremony" is used when referring to being present or attending the ceremony.

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Last updated: October 24, 2024 • 11858 views

In the ceremony

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to being actively involved or participating in the ceremony.

Use "in the ceremony" when you want to emphasize that someone is actively participating in the ceremony.

Examples:

She played a key role in the ceremony.
They were honored guests in the ceremony.
He recited a poem in the ceremony.
The children performed a dance in the ceremony.
The choir sang beautifully in the ceremony.

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There was a line in the ceremony, "forsaking all others."
My orders said report here and participate in the ceremony.
We consider unacceptable the attempts made by the Chinese authorities to put pressure on Member States of the European Union not to participate in the ceremony.
'cause in the ceremony, you'll be the best man
Where in the ceremony is the place where they ask if anyone objects?
whereas the Kenyan Government invited and welcomed President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan to take part in the ceremony on 27 August 2010 at which the Kenyan Constitution was promulgated, knowing that he had been indicted by the ICC,
A. whereas the Kenyan Government invited and welcomed President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan to take part in the ceremony on 27 August 2010 at which the Kenyan Constitution was promulgated, knowing that he had been indicted by the ICC,
We're now in the ceremony.
I want you to let me take her place in the ceremony.
Who will be participating in the ceremony from the European side?
Then, since Monday is Tazbek Memorial Day, after lunch, the two of you will drive out to the Marikova Women's Gulag to take part in the ceremony there.
Subject: EU participation in the ceremony for the inauguration of the Spanish high-speed train
In 2008 China's most prominent human rights activists, Hu Jia, was also not able to take part in the ceremony as he was incarcerated, but a video message from his wife Zeng Jinyan was played to MEPs.
Subject: EU participation in the ceremony for the inauguration of the Spanish high-speed train
Of course, having taken part in the ceremony, you are aware that today the European Parliament was supposed to award the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to the Cuban dissident Mr Guillermo Farinas.
Last week, I had the honour of taking part in the ceremony in Paris and, as I said there, I am confident that 'hard winds grow strong trees'.
Can the Commission say whether it has been, or thinks it will be, asked to take part in the ceremony for the inauguration of the various Spanish high-speed train routes?
Given the ban on entry to the EU which is in force against Mugabe, can the Commission explain how he was able to enter the EU and take part in the ceremony?
And in the ceremony, when you swore to love, honour and cherish your husband,

Alternatives:

participating in the ceremony
actively involved in the ceremony
taking part in the ceremony
engaged in the ceremony
contributing to the ceremony

At the ceremony

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to being present or attending the ceremony.

Use "at the ceremony" when you want to indicate someone's presence or attendance at the ceremony.

Examples:

She arrived early at the ceremony.
They greeted the guests at the ceremony.
He was seated at the front row at the ceremony.
The photographer captured moments at the ceremony.
Many people were present at the ceremony.

Alternatives:

attending the ceremony
present at the ceremony
being at the ceremony
joining the ceremony
showing up at the ceremony

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