de·vo·tion·al
di-ˈvō-sh(ə-)nəl 
dē-
: of, relating to, or characterized by devotion
devotional literature
: a short worship service
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Adjective
a religious bookstore with an extensive stock of devotional literature
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
If a church building closes, artwork, devotional items and other mementos are first offered to a neighboring parish and then to any parish in the Diocese.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Antusas served throughout his time in prison, leading Bible study, devotionals and Christian services.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Based on the true legend of the founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers, the film traces the life of Lee, who after losing four children in infancy, became celibate and created a religious movement based in music and dayslong dance rituals.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
If a church building closes, artwork, devotional items and other mementos are first offered to a neighboring parish and then to any parish in the Diocese.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
One Sunday a month, the men could gather, cook breakfast, and have a devotional.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Antusas served throughout his time in prison, leading Bible study, devotionals and Christian services.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Devotional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devotional. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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