the sign of the cross
noun phrase
: a movement of the hand that forms a cross shape and that is done as an expression of the Christian faith
She knelt and made the sign of the cross.
Examples of the sign of the cross in a Sentence
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Biden made the sign of the cross after a few moments.
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Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2024
After presenting the wreath at the memorial, also known as the Tomb of the Unknowns, Biden made the sign of the cross.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 27 May 2024
Colorado’s Lauren Boebert sensed the evil vibe happening around her and made the sign of the cross, but only Florida’s Anna Paulina Luna spoke up to calm the hysteria.
—Armond White, National Review, 22 May 2024
As plant employees begin and end their work shift, some make the sign of the cross, leave flowers and pray at the shrine.
—Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024
Like the sign of the cross or blowing on dice, a ritual is a prescribed sequence of gestures or words that make a moment sacred, holy.
—Mira Ptacin, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2023
The minister took off his peaked cap and made the sign of the cross according to Orthodox tradition.
—Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2019
To Celts, a sudden gust of air — thought to be a mischievous fairy wind — awakens a deep-down stirring, and the pious would make the sign of the cross whenever the wind blew.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 2 June 2023
The rays of Eternal Russia have made the sign of the cross on you!
—Vladimir Sorokin, Harper's Magazine, 13 July 2022
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Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2024
After presenting the wreath at the memorial, also known as the Tomb of the Unknowns, Biden made the sign of the cross.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 27 May 2024
Colorado’s Lauren Boebert sensed the evil vibe happening around her and made the sign of the cross, but only Florida’s Anna Paulina Luna spoke up to calm the hysteria.
—Armond White, National Review, 22 May 2024
As plant employees begin and end their work shift, some make the sign of the cross, leave flowers and pray at the shrine.
—Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024
Like the sign of the cross or blowing on dice, a ritual is a prescribed sequence of gestures or words that make a moment sacred, holy.
—Mira Ptacin, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2023
The minister took off his peaked cap and made the sign of the cross according to Orthodox tradition.
—Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2019
To Celts, a sudden gust of air — thought to be a mischievous fairy wind — awakens a deep-down stirring, and the pious would make the sign of the cross whenever the wind blew.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 2 June 2023
The rays of Eternal Russia have made the sign of the cross on you!
—Vladimir Sorokin, Harper's Magazine, 13 July 2022
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“The sign of the cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20sign%20of%20the%20cross. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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