Benedictine
noun
Ben·e·dic·tine
ˌbe-nə-ˈdik-tən 
-ˌtēn
: a monk or a nun of one of the congregations following the rule of St. Benedict and devoted especially to scholarship and liturgical worship
Benedictine
adjective
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Autism advocate Temple Grandin to speak at Benedictine Temple Grandin, a renowned autism advocate, will speak about her autism journey at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at Benedictine University’s Goodwin Auditorium, 5700 College Road, Lisle.
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
Eight pitchers with varsity innings return, led by Braden Behrens (Benedictine).
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Long ago, some smart young ladies started buying red lipstick and kissing the cheeks of the ROTC members of Benedictine Military School, one of the local Catholic high schools.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
What Are Some Other Ways to Enjoy Benedictine Sandwiches?
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
Eight pitchers with varsity innings return, led by Braden Behrens (Benedictine).
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Long ago, some smart young ladies started buying red lipstick and kissing the cheeks of the ROTC members of Benedictine Military School, one of the local Catholic high schools.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for Benedictine
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“Benedictine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Benedictine. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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