Thesaurus results for PRAYERFUL

prayerful

adjective

ˈprer-fəl

Definition of prayerful next

as in pleading

asking humbly impressed by such prayerful petitioners, the governor promised that he'd see what he could do

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Recent Examples of prayerful Through The Associated Press, which first reported on the order in August, and National Public Radio, ABC News and others, the story of prayerful nuns vexing giant companies has gone worldwide, placing McCracken, as head of the order’s shareholder activism, at the center. —

Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025 This unified prayerful approach not only strengthens the Catholic Church but fosters greater global harmony, embodying the broader Christian commitment to love, respect, and reconciliation. —

Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 9 May 2025 The conclave is initiated following the death or resignation of a pope and is designed to ensure a prayerful and deliberate decision. —

Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025 Taking a prayerful pause to affirm and feel God’s guiding love can bring inspiration and peace. —

Moses Robi, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for prayerful

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persistent

Adjective

However, a persistent increase in consumer prices may put pressure on the Fed to raise interest rates as a means of dialing back inflation.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 May 2026
Yermak was a trusted confidant of Zelensky, who resisted persistent pressure to replace him, and a powerful figure in the government.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026