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Recent Examples of Synonyms for religiose
Adjective
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Though arguably one of the most pietistic, genuine and well-intentioned presidents of the 20th century, Carter’s presidency was clouded by challenges, many of which were out of his control.—
Noah Eckstein,
Variety,
29 Dec. 2024 -
In the nineteenth century, U.S. political parties were divided along sectarian lines: pietistic versus liturgical, low church versus high church, Protestant versus Catholic.—
David E. Campbell,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Mar. 2012
Adjective
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This is especially clear in the contrast between Marcus Luria and his father, the ascetic sage Zalia Ziskind.—
Adam Kirsch,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
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While Mathu is an ascetic loner, Malby was a hedonistic womanizer.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This could be a powerful time of emotional release or perhaps discovering something that shifts your perspective — maybe even a spiritual awakening.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Private Collection is a labor of love for both artists — relaxed in the grooves, spiritual in the rhymes.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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His age, recent back-to-back bouts of cancer and ongoing radiotherapy complications notwithstanding, Book’s drive is so tireless that it’s become something of a reverential joke among many who interact with him.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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While reverential to the brand’s history and its signature bravado, Puglisi brings a thoughtfulness to his work that his predecessors largely resisted.—
Ian Malone,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The secret in the biscuits is the pairing of cheddar with bacon, with the overall result being worshipful thanks from those who are lucky enough to partake.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Social media posts in prayerful support of the pontiff are matched by those wishing him to die, weighing in on the author’s preferred successor or deriding the entire concept of the papacy as a farce.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Catholic leaders and followers worldwide remain in prayerful vigil for the ailing pontiff.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Religiose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religiose. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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