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
Inherent in writing is a reverent mystique, untapped by AI’s predictive interpretation.
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Elizabeth Brown, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
The Sixteen The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, October 26
Part of Miller Theatre’s early-music series, the English vocal ensemble performs reverent music old and recent by William Byrd and Arvo Pärt.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2024
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter featured a number of reverent tributes to the nation’s 39th commander-in-chief.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Jan. 2025
His live version from Live at Sin-e is a reverent prayer, as spiritual, sensual and truthful as any song will ever hear.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Brown, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
The Sixteen The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, October 26
Part of Miller Theatre’s early-music series, the English vocal ensemble performs reverent music old and recent by William Byrd and Arvo Pärt.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2024
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter featured a number of reverent tributes to the nation’s 39th commander-in-chief.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Jan. 2025
His live version from Live at Sin-e is a reverent prayer, as spiritual, sensual and truthful as any song will ever hear.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverent
Adjective
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And there may come a time for a respectful adult child to take control over many matters in a parent’s life so as to preserve that life.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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But just being in a respectful environment, usually the response is good.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The secret in the biscuits is the pairing of cheddar with bacon, with the overall result being worshipful thanks from those who are lucky enough to partake.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 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
Adjective
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While reverential to the brand’s history and its signature bravado, Puglisi brings a thoughtfulness to his work that his predecessors largely resisted.—
Ian Malone,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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After releasing a reverential remaster of the first two games in 2020 with 4K upscaling and behind-the-scenes looks at their full-motion video scenes, EA is now opening up the series even more to its fans.—
Kevin Purdy,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As the emboldened queen is beheaded, King Henry is seen preparing to wed his third wife, the pious and soft-spoken Jane Seymour (Kate Phillips).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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Initially, Assad tried to appease this religious opposition by presenting himself as a pious Muslim.—
Sefa Secen / Made by History,
TIME,
17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The attack during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan could signal the full resumption of a war that has already killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and caused widespread destruction across Gaza.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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When the threat of Christianizing forces grows more imminent, a holy sacrifice is made that changes Deirdre’s life forever.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Many devout Muslim women cover their faces with a niqab or burqa.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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The followers of the Olsens are some of the most devout people in the world.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With Ramadan now a season of cultural significance beyond religious observance, its musical phenomenon continues to evolve, marking a unique space where nostalgia, innovation and commercial success intersect.—
Hala Mustafa,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2025
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Despite hailing from a historically apolitical and publicity-avoidant religious community, the Amish farmer has turned into a kind of folk hero among MAGA Republicans — and a symbol of the political right’s growing thirst for raw milk.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Reverent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reverent. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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