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Recent Examples of Synonyms for priestliness
Noun
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For some, holiness has an otherness quality set apart from all (or most) of humanity.—
Walt Shelton,
Austin American-Statesman,
14 Aug. 2024 -
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,
14 Feb. 2025
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The 15-track, hour-long set is a kaleidoscopic look at the sanctity of friendship told through a fearless amalgam of genres ranging from rock and funk to gospel and dance.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2025
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Both similarly cite arguments about sanctity of life, ethics and a spiral toward possible euthanasia.—
Tim Botos,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Others may decide to get involved in spirituality or religion.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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From Senegal to Angola, Africans were using the surf, the ocean, and rivers as a means of recreation, spirituality, community building, and commerce.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
5 Mar. 2025
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If there’s a parent out there who doesn’t crave at least a few hours of kid-free peace, step forward—I’ll personally nominate you for sainthood (or its equivalent across any denomination).—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been hospitalized since February 14, met with his secretary of state and chief of staff on Monday, a midday bulletin said, to discuss candidates for sainthood.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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There is the argument from morality: The gods will punish you for these bad deeds.—
Shadi Bartsch,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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The intimacy that Mundhra finds in the final few minutes of this film feel like a reward for a project taken on with a rigorous sense of morality. 29.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Priestliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priestliness. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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