as in holiness
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for priestliness
Noun
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So if a film can convey that or suggest that— CS: There’s nothing holier… There’s a holiness to Leigh’s films because of that.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
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McKinney grew up attending an evangelical church in Texas where she was taught that her tendency to gossip would keep her from holiness.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Apple has long been a vocal proponent of the sanctity of its users’ personal data.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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If expressed with love for the sanctity of all life, even within disagreements, a wiser choice may be to navigate us toward constructive routes to peace and understanding.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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Jewell is the guide through this green paradise where spirituality returns amid statues of Tibetan and Hindu deities.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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Blue Gold Gray Sage Silver Spiritual Middle Names Parents are getting in tune with their spirituality or religious views in a more unique way.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
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If there’s a parent out there who doesn’t crave at least a few hours of kid-free peace, step forward—I’ll personally nominate you for sainthood (or its equivalent across any denomination).—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been hospitalized since February 14, met with his secretary of state and chief of staff on Monday, a midday bulletin said, to discuss candidates for sainthood.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Ultimately, the Islamic Republic temporarily removed the morality police from the streets to ease tensions.—
Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Mar. 2025
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The playwright believes this frankness lends the play a relatable and powerful authenticity, prompting audiences to reflect deeply on issues of legacy, morality, and historical accountability.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Priestliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priestliness. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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