as in spirituality
the quality or state of being spiritually pure or virtuous
known throughout the world for his holiness, the prophet was visited daily by hundreds of pilgrims
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Recent Examples of holiness
Monica had spoken earlier of the holiness of mountains in Andean culture.
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Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023
His silence implied that all partake of some holiness,
Except perhaps in ways too obvious to mention,
Greg and Fran, dead and living.
—John Jeremiah Sullivan, Harper's Magazine, 14 Aug. 2023
The rigorous process the Catholic Church enforces toward canonization, which examines the life and holiness of a candidate, can take years or even centuries.
—Alejandra Molina, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2023
Lasting symbols Centuries of theological and artistic reflection have shaped today’s Catholic approach to Holy Week specifically, and to the concept of holiness in general.
—Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2023
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Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023
His silence implied that all partake of some holiness,
Except perhaps in ways too obvious to mention,
Greg and Fran, dead and living.
—John Jeremiah Sullivan, Harper's Magazine, 14 Aug. 2023
The rigorous process the Catholic Church enforces toward canonization, which examines the life and holiness of a candidate, can take years or even centuries.
—Alejandra Molina, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2023
Lasting symbols Centuries of theological and artistic reflection have shaped today’s Catholic approach to Holy Week specifically, and to the concept of holiness in general.
—Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holiness
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How brujas use spirituality to honor the ancestors on Día de Muertos.Christian Orozco, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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Ashwagandha is a staple of Ayurvedic medicine, for example, but the practice traditionally exists in a larger cultural context that also includes mindfulness, yoga, spirituality, and other things that play a part in addressing stress.Jessie Van Amburg, SELF, 29 Oct. 2024
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Even though the theatricality of Bakker’s sermons evokes a cheery, prosperous togetherness, the fact that God’s teachings can be channeled and compressed into such a camera-friendly, direct-to-consumer form raises immediate eyebrows about the sanctity of his message.Rory Doherty, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
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As the high-profile 2024 campaign cycle approaches its end, voters may have concerns about the sanctity and fairness of our elections.Deidre Henderson, National Review, 3 Oct. 2024
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The security agents who enforce hijab laws, informally called morality police, have recently started easing public confrontations with women over the headscarves, following the election of reformist president Masoud Pezeshkian who campaigned on opposing these police patrols.Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Incorporating a mixture of bodycam, dash-camera, and cellphone footage to create a cinema verité effect, the innovative series explores the morality of protecting and serving a community.Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
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Lawmakers from high-tax states — including Republicans — have made clear their ardent devotion to the cause of restoring the deduction.Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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But what may not be as widely known is his devotion as a father to his three daughters.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Holiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holiness. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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