holiness

noun

ho·li·ness | \ ˈhō-lē-nəs

Definition of holiness

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : the quality or state of being holy —used as a title for various high religious dignitaries His Holiness the Pope

2 : sanctification sense 2

holiness

adjective, often capitalized

Definition of holiness (Entry 2 of 2)

: emphasizing the doctrine of the second blessing specifically : of or relating to a perfectionist movement arising in U.S. Protestantism in the late 19th century

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the holiness of this sacred place known throughout the world for his holiness, the prophet was visited daily by hundreds of pilgrims

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This is an indelible meditation on living, breathing holiness. — Barbara Mahany, chicagotribune.com, "In ‘A Living Gospel,’ Robert Ellsberg finds the thread connecting the saintly," 2 Aug. 2019 The Detroit native and pop music powerhouse grew up in the church, and brings just a dash of holiness to the listening experience. — Krystyna Chávez, Marie Claire, "The Decade of Lizzo Is Just Getting Started," 30 July 2019 To me the idea of brokenness and holiness really go together. — Jane Ratcliffe, Longreads, "‘Brokenness and Holiness Really Go Together’: Darcey Steinke on Menopause," 15 June 2019 Anita Raines, of the Conference’s National Advisory Council, said the council wants a code of conduct for bishops and a public recommitment to chastity and holiness. — Marisa Iati, The Seattle Times, "Bishops are conflicted about how they need to change to reduce sexual abuse," 13 Nov. 2018 Though the broader theme of Francis’s guidance to the Catholic Church was holiness, some scholars read the work as a response to his conservative critics. — James Hohmann, Washington Post, "The Daily 202: Why Mark Zuckerberg is embracing more regulation of political ads on Facebook," 10 Apr. 2018 Pour out your blessings upon HARRY and MEGHAN, that they may be joined in mutual love and companionship, in holiness and commitment to each other. — Cnn Staff, CNN, "Full order of service for the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle," 18 May 2018 On the great south lawn, guests gathered in groups, anxious to greet the new Jesuit in the family, with his new black habit and his new air of holiness. — John L’heureux, The New Yorker, "The Long Black Line," 14 May 2018 As a result, a very specific, ornate aesthetic came to be associated with (if not directly linked to) holiness. — refinery29.com, "Has Catholicism Earned This "Fashion" Moment?," 3 May 2018

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