as in religious
of, relating to, or used in the practice or worship services of a religion
a religious bookstore with an extensive stock of devotional literature
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Recent Examples of devotional
There is a poignant naivety to that, even if his devotional dance soon segues into a fight — all the more dazzling, of course, for being fought and won by a man in a skirt.
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Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
Each missive includes art, music, poetry, a devotional writing and a piece of scripture that all relate to each other and revolve around themes of hope, peace, joy and love.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
For me that means devotional time with God and giving thanks for all that I have been given.
—William Vanderbloemen, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
In a portrait from 1928, a Puerto Rican woman holds a devotional painting of the Virgin Mary and child.
—Damaly Gonzalez, ARTnews.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
Each missive includes art, music, poetry, a devotional writing and a piece of scripture that all relate to each other and revolve around themes of hope, peace, joy and love.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
For me that means devotional time with God and giving thanks for all that I have been given.
—William Vanderbloemen, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
In a portrait from 1928, a Puerto Rican woman holds a devotional painting of the Virgin Mary and child.
—Damaly Gonzalez, ARTnews.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotional
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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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In the capital Naypyitaw, the quake damaged religious shrines, sending parts toppling to the ground, and some homes.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
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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This could be a powerful time of emotional release or perhaps discovering something that shifts your perspective — maybe even a spiritual awakening.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Private Collection is a labor of love for both artists — relaxed in the grooves, spiritual in the rhymes.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
20 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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“Devotional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotional. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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