as in pious
formal
showing or having a lot of respect
a reverential attitude They spoke in reverential terms about their recently departed spiritual advisor.
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Recent Examples of reverential
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.
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Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
The track gets bolstered by reverential piano and the trio’s ethereal harmonies.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
When this happens, often the characters in question are based on real people for whom the actors have adopted a reverential mimicry that teeters on possession on and off set.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
Bad news comes in the form of this Brighton away shirt, which seems to be a reverential tribute to their away shirt from… 2014.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
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Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
The track gets bolstered by reverential piano and the trio’s ethereal harmonies.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
When this happens, often the characters in question are based on real people for whom the actors have adopted a reverential mimicry that teeters on possession on and off set.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
Bad news comes in the form of this Brighton away shirt, which seems to be a reverential tribute to their away shirt from… 2014.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverential
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Advertisement Nazanin goes through the same preparations as Salme, who has turned supremely pious in the intervening years, and Zari, who has grown more level-headed, not to say jaded.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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If some punters were irritatingly pious, many also had the time of their life.—
Martin McKenzie-Murray,
SPIN,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The principal characters in Borgen believe in the values of respectful dialogue, democracy, and international law.—
Adam Price,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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William is super respectful to the teachers and his peers, turns his work in on time, remains on task and always is a willing participant in the classroom.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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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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The non-profit helps connect Miami’s homeless population — many of whom are immigrants — with affordable housing, employment and spiritual support.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2025
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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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Lying underneath a reverent mural of George Washington, Carter’s casket was surrounded by a silent crowd of mourners and military guards.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
9 Jan. 2025
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Rome allowed local religious authorities some measure of influence and control, and in this city, that was the Jewish council who oversaw religious life.—
Lynne Silva-Breen,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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In what President Donald Trump says is a move to protect the rule of law and free speech advocates see as an attack on it, the White House is promising tougher punishments for vandalizing public monuments, statues and religious displays.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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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“Reverential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reverential. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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