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as in spiritual
of, relating to, or used in the practice or worship services of a religion
Johann Sebastian Bach wrote some of the most beautiful religious music in the world
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as in pious
showing a devotion to God and to a life of virtue
a deeply religious woman who eventually decided to quit her job and to become a nun
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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a woman known for embracing various causes with a religious enthusiasm
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as in nun
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Recent Examples of religious
Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Will Syria’s new rulers allow freedom of worship for religious minorities and freedom of dress for women?
—Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
Laura Rodríguez Presa, chicagotribune.com, 11 Sep. 2020
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With so many characters on stage, Headland must tend to an array of themes: homophobia, religious doubt, aging parents, mental health and even drug addiction.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Will Syria’s new rulers allow freedom of worship for religious minorities and freedom of dress for women?
—Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
As a young religious, Bishop-elect Lombardo did missionary work in Bolivia and Honduras.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, chicagotribune.com, 11 Sep. 2020
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CeCe Winans brings a spiritual touch with Joyful, Joyful: A Christmas Album, while Coco Jones adds her unique flair in Coco by the Fireplace.Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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Actress dies after reportedly consuming frog venom at spiritual cleansing retreat.Fox News, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
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And yet something about her pious active listening face really gets to Urs.Caroline Framke, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
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Paxton, pious to the end, responds by talking about the Great Prayer Experiment, a (very real) series of studies that sought to test whether prayer has any tangible healing impact — and conclusively found there to be not.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Like her older sisters, Hunter is passionate about cheer and tumbling.Nasha Smith, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The winery blends tradition with passionate winemaking.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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As Lois Tryon, an alcoholic detective who teams up with a true-crime loving nun (Micaela Diamond) to find a brutal serial killer, Nash-Betts kept viewers grounded amidst all the madness with her captivating and commanding intensity.Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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When six teens are locked away in a secretive institution run by Catholic nuns, their story becomes one of survival, solidarity and redemption in bestseller Susan Wiggs' latest novel.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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The sacred event begins on Dec. 24 when Pope Francis opens the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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The allure of the Lady Dior line continues with the recent ninth edition of the Dior Lady Art Project, where artists crafted iterations that explored nature, ancestral traditions and sacred symbols — bringing storytelling and design together.Alfredo Mineo, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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My best friend fell in love with a devout Catholic.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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Hamoudi’s sister is a devout Muslim and a supporter of Hezbollah.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
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Sheehy has been a staunch supporter of former President Trump and made that central to his campaign as a political novice.The Hill, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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John Mayer, a relative Dead novice at the time, took on the difficult role of fronting Dead & Company alongside guitarist Bob Weir, drummers Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, bassist Oteil Burbridge, and keyboardist Jeff Chimenti.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
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The Dahl family have come together to celebrate Christmas, with three of the family’s four grown children and their spouses gathered on the evening of the 24th, playing instruments and singing a liturgical carol, hitting every harmony just right.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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So important, and so memorable, and so repeated that there was an almost liturgical feel to it.Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Religious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religious. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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