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as in sacred
of, relating to, or used in the practice or worship services of a religion
Johann Sebastian Bach wrote some of the most beautiful religious music in the world
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as in pious
showing a devotion to God and to a life of virtue
a deeply religious woman who eventually decided to quit her job and to become a nun
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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a woman known for embracing various causes with a religious enthusiasm
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as in nun
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Recent Examples of religious
Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
What do one of Midtown’s most iconic church halls, a religious campsite in Covington and a former University of Georgia swimming pool have in common?
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Laura Rodríguez Presa, chicagotribune.com, 11 Sep. 2020
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Adjective
He is monitored by a GPS device and required to stay at his home at all times, with the exception of medical emergencies and up to eight hours per week to attend religious services and personal shopping, according to the supervision order.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
What do one of Midtown’s most iconic church halls, a religious campsite in Covington and a former University of Georgia swimming pool have in common?
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
As a young religious, Bishop-elect Lombardo did missionary work in Bolivia and Honduras.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, chicagotribune.com, 11 Sep. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for religious
Adjective
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Most interesting was how a weed like the sycamore came to earn the status of a sacred tree.—
Colin Cepuran,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Kuba designs are not random or purely decorative, but follow geometric motifs and incorporate sacred symbols and signs.—
Virginia Brown,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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His political campaign is spinning into high gear, posting videos showing him as a pious governor holding a Bible, praying and hugging pastors.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Feb. 2026
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Singh, who would be our local guide, always wore the five traits of a pious Sikh man — uncut hair (symbolizing strength and holiness and topped by the identifying turban), a steel bracelet, wooden comb, sheathed dagger and a baggy undergarment dating back to the Sikhs’ warrior days on horses.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
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Hite argued, not always with analytical grace but with passionate sincerity, for a more egalitarian and empathetic world in and out of the bedroom.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Kepner is passionate about accountability and service journalism and encourages anyone to reach out to her to tell their story or share a tip.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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However, the young woman begins to feel a calling from God and decides to embrace the life of a cloistered nun.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Italian American nun opened 67 orphanages, schools, hospitals and missionary orders before her 1917 death in Chicago.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Take time to renew your spiritual and religious beliefs.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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Services offered include spiritual care, crisis counseling, behavioral and mental health services and therapy animals.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Now Peterson is suing to assert his advisory privileges and regain access to the DAF, which was started by his late father, Gordon Peterson, a real estate investor and devout Christian, to support evangelical Christian causes.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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Family members added that Brown was a devout Jehovah’s Witness.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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At Fox, Collier became known for his passional embrace of blockchain, NFTs and the whole Web3 space.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2022
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For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Through their coursework the novice watchmakers study the design and machinery behind Rolex watches, and learn how to repair those that are worse for wear.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Religious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religious. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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