as in respectful
formal
showing a lot of respect
a reverent crowd of worshippers They used a reverent tone of voice when speaking about their father.
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Recent Examples of reverent
But despite hints of humor and sensuality, this adaptation can sometimes lapse into the reverent formality of a Masterpiece miniseries.
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Judy Berman, TIME, 2 Dec. 2024
At the center on one side was a life-size Virgin holding the Child, surrounded by 40 reverent haloed figures.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
Beethoven would hardly recognize our concert-going culture, in which people sit in reverent silence, then clap politely and go home.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Oct. 2024
The conductor of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s crazy train on Saturday night was actor Jack Black, who had the honor of inducting Ozzy Osbourne into the institution with a speech that was predictably reverent and hilarious.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2024
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Judy Berman, TIME, 2 Dec. 2024
At the center on one side was a life-size Virgin holding the Child, surrounded by 40 reverent haloed figures.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
Beethoven would hardly recognize our concert-going culture, in which people sit in reverent silence, then clap politely and go home.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Oct. 2024
The conductor of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s crazy train on Saturday night was actor Jack Black, who had the honor of inducting Ozzy Osbourne into the institution with a speech that was predictably reverent and hilarious.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverent
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This decision reflects our collective commitment to fostering a collaborative, equitable, and respectful work environment.Katie Campione, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
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Leaders should consistently model respectful and inclusive behaviors, demonstrating how to handle conflict constructively while recognizing the contributions of others.Sandy Harvey, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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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 most famous trial lawyer of his time, Clarence Darrow inspired reverential biographies, stage plays and performances from some of the 20th century’s greatest actors.Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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The track gets bolstered by reverential piano and the trio’s ethereal harmonies.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
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The pious townspeople eat food for sustenance, not enjoyment, and for over a decade Babette dutifully prepares a rather drab-looking bread soup for the sisters, per their instructions.Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 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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The newfangled tiny church of the holy recycler that sets up shop in a strip mall in Cambridge is the same — in the eyes of the law — as the behemoth religions of Judaism, and Christianity.Wendy Murphy, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Thieving, hostage taking monkeys are as common as pilgrims in Vrindavan, a holy Hindu town by the Yamuna river in northern India.Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
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At least six people were killed and 35 injured in a stampede near one of India’s busiest and richest temples, after thousands of devout Hindus assembled there to secure free visit passes, authorities said Thursday.Reuters, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Tillman, as the devout middle manager Mr. Milchick, delivers an impeccable performance defined by nuanced moments of silent decision-making.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2025
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By Sophie Hills Staff writer For the first time in modern U.S. history, men are just as likely to be religious as women.Jacob Turcotte, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Jan. 2025
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Millions Gather For World’s Largest Religious Festival Maha Kumbh By Lilith Foster-Collins News Reporter 0 Millions of Hindu devotees, mystics and holy men and women have flocked to the northern Indian city of Prayagraj on Monday to kickstart the world's largest religious gathering.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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