as in scriptural
relating to, taken from, or found in the Bible
a biblical passage The city was a center for trade in biblical times.
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Recent Examples of biblical
Jethro—the biblical prophet Moses' father-in-law—is the most important prophet in the Druze religion and the ancestor of all Druze.
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
House of David chronicles the story of the biblical figure David (Michael Iskander), who eventually becomes the revered king of Israel when King Saul (Ali Suliman) falls victim to his own pride.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Kennedy holds an almost biblical status among his supporters, and a significant portion of those people distrust federal health agencies.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
The biblical command to love our neighbor—whether that neighbor is across the street or across the ocean—comes from God Almighty.
—Eric Ha, TIME, 12 Feb. 2025
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
House of David chronicles the story of the biblical figure David (Michael Iskander), who eventually becomes the revered king of Israel when King Saul (Ali Suliman) falls victim to his own pride.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Kennedy holds an almost biblical status among his supporters, and a significant portion of those people distrust federal health agencies.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
The biblical command to love our neighbor—whether that neighbor is across the street or across the ocean—comes from God Almighty.
—Eric Ha, TIME, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for biblical
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The soft-brain theory has been pretty thoroughly debunked, but scriptural notions have proved harder to dismiss.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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This is the scriptural way of handling issues in the church.—
Harriette Cole,
The Mercury News,
1 Mar. 2025
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The attack during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan could signal the full resumption of a war that has already killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and caused widespread destruction across Gaza.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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When the threat of Christianizing forces grows more imminent, a holy sacrifice is made that changes Deirdre’s life forever.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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On Wednesday, Catholics started observing the liturgical season of Lent.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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As the liturgical season of Advent comes to a close, here are three different ways people around the world celebrate the season – with food.—
Christine Rousselle,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
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With Ramadan now a season of cultural significance beyond religious observance, its musical phenomenon continues to evolve, marking a unique space where nostalgia, innovation and commercial success intersect.—
Hala Mustafa,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2025
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Despite hailing from a historically apolitical and publicity-avoidant religious community, the Amish farmer has turned into a kind of folk hero among MAGA Republicans — and a symbol of the political right’s growing thirst for raw milk.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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The right to seek legal redress and the right of the press to report on it are sacred principles that are protected by multiple privileges, including the litigation and fair report privileges, which are absolute.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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On May 19, 2022, two astrophotographers set up near the sacred lake of Pumoyongcuo on the southern Tibetan Plateau captured a vibrant display streaking across the Himalayan sky.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2025
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The feud escalated further with Ricochet stealing Strickland's ceremonial robe.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Besides the lack of snow north of the Alaska Range that forced the change of the starting point to Fairbanks, race organizers also had to make changes to the ceremonial start in Anchorage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Biblical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biblical. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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