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
  • Writing the memoir was cathartic for Ovesen, but the public’s reaction to the book proved detrimental to her personal and professional life.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
  • In a rather cathartic ending (SPOILER ALERT), Supporting Actor season one concludes with Aki and the audience discovering the origins of his curse.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Pic delves into the relevant issue of prejudice, but in a funny and moving manner.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Filming this way adds time and complication: There are so many more moving parts, and for each new take of a scene, every patient and special effect has to be reset, and the entire set has to be cleaned and reorganized.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • While his Jackhammer is an impressive feat of strength, the Spear is what made Goldberg a monster.
    Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Lewis comes in ranked No. 9, so a victory from Teixeira—especially an impressive one—will likely land him in the Top 10.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025

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“Purificatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purificatory. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.

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