as in spirituality
the quality or state of being spiritually pure or virtuous
known throughout the world for his holiness, the prophet was visited daily by hundreds of pilgrims
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Recent Examples of holiness
This was during a semi-private audience with his holiness at Castello Gandolfo, il papa’s summer residence.
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Chris Wallace, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
White is generally associated with purity and holiness.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Historians said these denarii are particularly interesting because of their role in spreading the emperor’s propaganda message of his holiness and connection to the church, according to the museum.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
And as my character says, ambition is the moth of holiness.
—Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Chris Wallace, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
White is generally associated with purity and holiness.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Historians said these denarii are particularly interesting because of their role in spreading the emperor’s propaganda message of his holiness and connection to the church, according to the museum.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
And as my character says, ambition is the moth of holiness.
—Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holiness
Noun
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Venus and Saturn in Pisces urge you to explore love in ways that transcend the mundane, whether through travel, spirituality or learning.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Durk’s growing influence in prison underscores a dramatic shift in the rapper’s approach to adversity—one that is rooted in resilience, spirituality, and community.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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New York City policymakers must do more to protect public school children and preserve the sanctity of public education.—
Savanah Jackson,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Trump has, in short order, threatened the sanctity of U.S. government debt.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The White Lotus was, as always, teeming with social commentary about the morality of the very wealthy.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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Trump administration officials have been defiant by turning up the dial on deportation critics through social media channels and press conferences and slamming Democrats who question the legality and morality of some deportation moves.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Waiting for a new record, without knowing if anything is coming at all, seems to have become a primary act of their devotion.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
1 May 2025
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Known for his Marian devotion—which encourages piety and seeks the intercession of the Virgin Mary—and strict doctrinal stances, he is viewed as a potential challenger to Parolin, especially in early voting rounds and has odds of 7/1.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Holiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holiness. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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