purificatory

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Recent Examples of purificatory Many stepwells were used for ablution; the tanks associated with mosques, Hindu temples and other shrines offered the most purificatory form. Summoning water from the depths was also a symbol of temporal power. The Economist, 13 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purificatory
Adjective
  • It’s packed with tough love, cathartic activities, and positive affirmations that won’t leave cynical folks rolling their eyes.
    Kristin Canning, SELF, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Blythe’s lyrics for Lamb of God have a cathartic quality; the depth and power of his words connect with fans.
    Bill Kopp, SPIN, 20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • One of her most moving posts was her recent follow-up with John Hopkins, longtime owner of Altadena’s O Happy Days vegan cafe and natural food store, who lost his home and store in the Eaton fire.
    Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
  • For me, the deepest resonance has to do with appreciating whales and dolphins as sentient beings, as creatures that share the planet with us, and that’s still a very moving idea.
    Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Carriacou also has an impressive lineup of events throughout the year, including its own Carnival celebration every February and a famed regatta, giving travelers plenty of reasons to hop on the ferry or flight from Grenada. Petite Martinique The island of Petite Martinique is, indeed, petite.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Schultz and Smith both pitched three impressive scoreless innings in their two Cactus League outings.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025

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“Purificatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purificatory. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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