as in scriptural
relating to, taken from, or found in the Bible
a biblical passage The city was a center for trade in biblical times.
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Recent Examples of biblical
Darrow asked Bryan about the age of the Earth, about biblical miracles, such as when Joshua commanded the sun to stand still, and many more questions that revealed not only Bryan’s ignorance of science but his ignorance of the Bible as well.
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Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2025
Comprising 15 contemplative works, the show explores themes of sacrifice, spirituality, and humanity’s intricate connection to nature, encapsulated by the biblical and mythological symbolism of the lamb.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
That surprised me too, as it’s spoken of as if handed down in biblical times.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Two years later, Moses, Man of the Mountain, which reimagines the familiar biblical story using Black folklore, cemented Hurston’s legacy.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025
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Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2025
Comprising 15 contemplative works, the show explores themes of sacrifice, spirituality, and humanity’s intricate connection to nature, encapsulated by the biblical and mythological symbolism of the lamb.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
That surprised me too, as it’s spoken of as if handed down in biblical times.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Two years later, Moses, Man of the Mountain, which reimagines the familiar biblical story using Black folklore, cemented Hurston’s legacy.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for biblical
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Republicans focus on Christian Bible passages At Wednesday’s hearing, three Christian pastors testified in favor of LGBTQ+ rights, and were asked by Republican lawmakers about the scriptural underpinnings for their views.—
Ian Max Stevenson,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Seed of the Sacred Fig is a half-skeptical lament for the process of tyranny and dissent, as alluded to in the scriptural epigraph about the strangling Ficus religiosa tree that gives the film its title.—
Armond White,
National Review,
22 Jan. 2025
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The label’s Orange tab, for one, is a holy grail for 1960s-era flared jeans; the Silver tab reflects grungier styles from the 1980s and 1990s.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2025
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Relics can admittedly feel a bit morbid – and yet, so holy.—
Therese Cory,
The Conversation,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Episcopal Church is a Protestant denomination that shares similarities with the Catholic Church, such as in its liturgical practice and parts of its hierarchy.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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Advent is the start of the Christian church's liturgical year.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
29 Nov. 2024
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The sacred and the profane, religious devotion and sensuality, simmering passion shrouded in a veil of composure and silence —these dramatic contrasts have shaped their repertoire from the outset, nearly 40 years ago.—
Tiziana Cardini,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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Fourth, did the employee’s job duties involve carrying out the religious organization’s message and its religious mission?—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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As fires rage and climate destruction grows, the Trump administration has signaled a shift to more mining and drilling, to rolling back protection for sacred sites like Bears Ears National Monument, and to rewriting the rules that govern policies like the Endangered Species Act.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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There are certain characters in the One Chicago universe that are sacred and who many would agree should be protected at all costs.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
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His duties won’t be simply ceremonial and an opportunity to use the Brady name, image and likeness to go along with seven Super Bowl rings.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Proclamations, according to the Library of Congress, deal with the activities of private individuals and today tend to be more ceremonial in nature.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Biblical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biblical. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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