as in clergy
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church the archbishop was opposed to the marriage, and the king needed the support of the spirituality if his rule was to be considered legitimate

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Recent Examples of spirituality Jewell is the guide through this green paradise where spirituality returns amid statues of Tibetan and Hindu deities. Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025 In her way, Kent countered one of Warhol’s themes—cult celebrity worship—with her own ideas of social justice, activism, spirituality and optimism. R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 Blue Gold Gray Sage Silver Spiritual Middle Names Parents are getting in tune with their spirituality or religious views in a more unique way. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025 Revolving around a cosmic, interdimensional figure, the show was broadcast on late-night TV and merged sci-fi, spirituality, and counterculture in a way that shaped generations of Newfoundlanders. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spirituality

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“Spirituality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirituality. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.

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