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Recent Examples of Synonyms for priestliness
Noun
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The Ethiopian crosses symbolize eternal life and connection, and given that a sanctuary is a place for refuge and safety and holiness, Makonnen’s artwork provides some semblance of that for the spirits of the fallen and slain after their lives have ended.—
Shantay Robinson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025 -
This was during a semi-private audience with his holiness at Castello Gandolfo, il papa’s summer residence.—
Chris Wallace,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
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The sanctity of life, fiscal responsibility, and the promise of true health care solutions demand nothing less.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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Thandi added that in addition to mounting concerns among worshippers, the looming potential of ICE raids invites the possibility that the sanctity of their space will not be respected.—
Kimmy Yam,
NBC News,
15 Feb. 2025
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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
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Paz says, referring to the film’s final scene, which implies Pérez achieves sainthood via her transition.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
14 Jan. 2025
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Sunday's ceremony came after Crockett was declared a Servant of God by the Catholic Church — which is the first step towards sainthood — in November 2024, the BBC reported.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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Both Ford and Mirren warn that Whitfield’s endless means and lack of morality will continue to bring a different kind of beast to the Duttons’ doorstep.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2025
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The morality of being a missileer – and minister David Feddern was also a missileer here in Echo-01.—
Alfredo Sosa,
The Christian Science Monitor,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Priestliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priestliness. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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