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not limited or specialized in application or purpose
a museum director with catholic tastes in art
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Recent Examples of catholic
Modern popes have traveled extensively after their elections, something truly catholic in the original meaning of the word.
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Emmett Coyne, The Hill, 23 May 2025
His first Sunday blessings as head of the global catholic church.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 11 May 2025
The first American pope in the history of the catholic church speaking in Latin and Italian, delivering a message of peace.
—ABC News, 11 May 2025
Although initially hesitant due to catholic associations, Lynch discovered Brigid’s pre-Christian roots transcended religion.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Emmett Coyne, The Hill, 23 May 2025
His first Sunday blessings as head of the global catholic church.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 11 May 2025
The first American pope in the history of the catholic church speaking in Latin and Italian, delivering a message of peace.
—ABC News, 11 May 2025
Although initially hesitant due to catholic associations, Lynch discovered Brigid’s pre-Christian roots transcended religion.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catholic
Adjective
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In 2000, voters approved Proposition 34, which limited how much a person or group could donate to a campaign to under $3,000 — since raised to $5,900 — but allowed state political parties and their county satellites to raise and give virtually unlimited amounts.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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He was held at the Martin County Jail, though not with the general population.—
Melissa Gaffney,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The all-volunteer Planning Commission considers matters related to land-use planning and development, implements the city’s general plan, reviews development applications and serves as an intermediary between the public and the City Council.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Each fellowship is accompanied by a $75,000 unrestricted grant.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
24 Mar. 2026
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Assuming there will be a cap on the amount of unrestricted free agents a team can select, the Fire and Tempo will be looking for players in the bargain bins.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Catholic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catholic. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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