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Though arguably one of the most pietistic, genuine and well-intentioned presidents of the 20th century, Carter’s presidency was clouded by challenges, many of which were out of his control.—
Noah Eckstein,
Variety,
29 Dec. 2024 -
In the nineteenth century, U.S. political parties were divided along sectarian lines: pietistic versus liturgical, low church versus high church, Protestant versus Catholic.—
David E. Campbell,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Mar. 2012
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By the 18th century, the 13 major ascetic akharas, or sects of Hindu priests, played a central role in Kumbh Mela rituals.—
Aakash Hassan,
The Christian Science Monitor,
29 Jan. 2025
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From afar, there’s certainly something of the guru or the ascetic about Martin, something highly therapized and slightly otherworldly.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Dec. 2024
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In Thailand, where temples, shrines and monasteries abound, the thing that most of our characters lack is spiritual wholeness, with only Piper arriving thinking that Buddhism might hold the answers.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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Melissa had asked Ronnie to be her spiritual adviser.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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After receiving the Living Legend Award from a reverential, cigarette-smoking Bono, Sinatra, who choked up immediately, launched into an acceptance speech dotted with humorous anecdotes and pauses.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
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Some of the press has called me negatively reverential to Maria Callas.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Nov. 2024
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Her chef and housekeeper, Bruna (Alba Rohrwacher), is timid and worshipful but able to take quietly decisive action when necessary.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
25 Nov. 2024
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In a country given to worshipful talk of Founding Fathers, this is not a new subject on the political stage.—
Molly Fischer,
The New Yorker,
1 Oct. 2024
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The morning began with prayerful words by David Profitt of Glen Ellyn, FUMCAH associate pastor.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Republican National Convention is a redemption story, a narrative of prayerful compliance.—
Robin Givhan,
Washington Post,
16 July 2024
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“Religiose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religiose. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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