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as in religion
belief and trust in and loyalty to God
her piety is quiet but profound
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as in holiness
the quality or state of being spiritually pure or virtuous
among fellow clerics he is respected and admired for his piety
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as in devotion
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
familial piety keeps me from refusing to help my brother in this financial crisis
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Recent Examples of piety
Trump has always relied upon interim appointments as much as possible, given their filial piety of the office holder to Trump, as their legitimacy is anchored only by his authority and not Congressional confirmation.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
9 June 2026
Certainly, when Richmond later summed up life’s points and pleasures in a memo to his nephew, there was not a single piety among them.
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Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
The faith of these settlers kindled a fervent Protestant piety, found in the Great Revival of the Ohio Valley frontier.
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Matthew Smith,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
Religious pilgrimages to local shrines mix piety with communal festivities and music.
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Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
9 June 2026
Certainly, when Richmond later summed up life’s points and pleasures in a memo to his nephew, there was not a single piety among them.
—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
The faith of these settlers kindled a fervent Protestant piety, found in the Great Revival of the Ohio Valley frontier.
—
Matthew Smith,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
Religious pilgrimages to local shrines mix piety with communal festivities and music.
—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for piety
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Some proponents of the curriculum changes dispute arguments that children will be explicitly taught religion, saying the Biblical passages and stories will be taught in the context of world history.
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Be smart and avoid arguments about politics, religion and controversial issues.
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Others limit prayer to God alone and emphasize remembering saints primarily as historical models of holiness.
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Even adversaries in the Arab world have never sunk to attacking the holiness of the Western Wall.
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Courtesy of Judice & Araujo That encounter helped awaken his lifelong devotion to plants.
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This devotion to excellence has paved the way for EltaMD’s recognition by the likes of Hailey Bieber, Sydney Sweeney, Kendall Jenner, Drew Barrymore, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
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Furthermore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of their religious faith.
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Other critics question whether religious stories should be taught at all in schools attended by thousands of children of Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu and other faiths, and others who identify as atheist or agnostic.
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The corollary is that paintings that don’t seem to have been purchased by the couple must be empty and flat, without the vein of spirituality that would bring them to life.
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Over a decade ago, Brazilian photographer and filmmaker Viviane D’Avilla traveled to India looking to develop a photography project based on the country’s culture and spirituality.
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The titular Texas town hangs in the balance as ranching dynasties unravel, hearts switch allegiances and the overall future of small town culture built on ranching and agriculture comes under scrutiny.
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Scores of protesters appeared in front of the Supreme Court in late April to support people who say they were harmed by the weed killer and other chemicals, in allegiance with the Make America Healthy Again movement.
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When the Gold Cloaks march into the palace and proclaim their new loyalties, Rickard’s men defy him by laying down their swords, too.
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This column first addressed an employee’s duty of loyalty nine years ago, almost to the day.
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Some attendees spent months creating their costumes, sewing patterns and 3D-printing props just to attend the convention, and that dedication was shared by many at Charlotte Big Anime.
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Even by these standards, some Costco fans’ dedication is next level.
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“Piety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piety. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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