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
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.
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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
Pleasing or terrible smells could also signify holiness or evil.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 26 Nov. 2024
God is with us through our best of friends because friendship is holiness at its practical best.
—Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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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
Pleasing or terrible smells could also signify holiness or evil.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 26 Nov. 2024
God is with us through our best of friends because friendship is holiness at its practical best.
—Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holiness
Noun
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Although prevalent in denim, indigo has a footprint that extends to art and craft, as well as spirituality and science.—
Carved in Blue,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Feb. 2025
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Forty years of sacrifice, 40 years of forgiveness, of talking about faith, spirituality, love, real love, unwavering love in spite of myself.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The 15-track, hour-long set is a kaleidoscopic look at the sanctity of friendship told through a fearless amalgam of genres ranging from rock and funk to gospel and dance.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2025
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Both similarly cite arguments about sanctity of life, ethics and a spiral toward possible euthanasia.—
Tim Botos,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There is the argument from morality: The gods will punish you for these bad deeds.—
Shadi Bartsch,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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The intimacy that Mundhra finds in the final few minutes of this film feel like a reward for a project taken on with a rigorous sense of morality. 29.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Ronnie’s devotion to fatherhood was evident in one of his recent Instagram posts.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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The family’s devotion to theater organs runs deep; a young Norm helped Sarah and Garrett install two of them in their house.—
Heather Kathryn Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Holiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holiness. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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