as in ecclesiastic
of or relating to a church
ecclesiastical laws that have been in existence for centuries
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Recent Examples of ecclesiastical
She has been recognized multiple times for her age, including:
Jan. 2, 2022 – Oldest Brazilian ecclesiastical person ever.
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
In the 16th century, Rabelais furnished his novels with long lists of books, using the titles to satirize ecclesiastical libraries, the clergy, and religion in general.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Hint #3: Wednesday's answer has ecclesiastical connections.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
One cardinal accuses another of simony, the buying and selling of ecclesiastical office.
—Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
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Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
In the 16th century, Rabelais furnished his novels with long lists of books, using the titles to satirize ecclesiastical libraries, the clergy, and religion in general.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Hint #3: Wednesday's answer has ecclesiastical connections.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
One cardinal accuses another of simony, the buying and selling of ecclesiastical office.
—Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ecclesiastical
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Forget Fleabag, Conclave, Nobody Wants This, or Ramy, there’s a new ecclesiastic bombshell on the block.—
Riann Phillip,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2025
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But Thondup is also sharply critical of the Tibetan political and ecclesiastic elite for their gross mismanagement of their relations with China.—
Anne F. Thurston,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Feb. 2016
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And in the middle is a holiday associated with merry drinking and a centuries-old religious figure: St. Patrick's Day.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA TODAY,
16 Mar. 2025
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Women belonging to ethnic and religious minorities experienced distinct harms that were compounded by pre-existing discrimination and violence against them - as women and as minorities.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Finally Met Joan Baez: 'Absolutely Surreal' Directed by Edward Berger, papal drama-thriller Conclave recently nabbed the best film prize at the 2025 BAFTA Awards.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican foreign minister, pointed out this week that a papal resignation is not on the cards and that Francis will give everything to recover.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Ecclesiastical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ecclesiastical. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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