as in holiness
the quality or state of being spiritually pure or virtuous
a figure of such devoutness that a campaign for her canonization was begun shortly after her death
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The Ethiopian crosses symbolize eternal life and connection, and given that a sanctuary is a place for refuge and safety and holiness, Makonnen’s artwork provides some semblance of that for the spirits of the fallen and slain after their lives have ended.—
Shantay Robinson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
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This was during a semi-private audience with his holiness at Castello Gandolfo, il papa’s summer residence.—
Chris Wallace,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
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The report provides some clues as to what drives compassionate behavior in a city: a sense of spirituality, good education, decent health care, resources for activities like sports, and opportunities to engage in local politics.—
Tara Sonenshine,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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The month begins with Venus conjunct Neptune in Pisces, lighting up your exotic ninth house of spirituality, adventure and self-discovery, and life is but a dream.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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The tailgate is an opportunity for Eagles fans, who are known for their intense devotion, to eat, drink, reminisce and blow off steam.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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Despite some inevitable inaccuracies and omissions, the memoir remains the best portrait of Mahler in print—an act of complex, intense devotion.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Devoutness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoutness. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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