liturgical
adjective
li·tur·gi·cal
lə-ˈtər-ji-kəl 
li-
1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of liturgy
the liturgical calendar
liturgical music
2
: using or favoring the use of liturgy
liturgical churches
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Lent is the 46-day liturgical season that precedes the holiday of Easter, which commemorates the life, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus.
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
These policy drafts were circulated within the bishop's staff and liturgical committees but have not been published.
—Arkansas Online, 7 June 2025
During the liturgical celebration, seminarian William O’Donnell, 25, will be ordained to the transitional diaconate.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Lent is the 46-day liturgical season that precedes the holiday of Easter, which commemorates the life, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
These policy drafts were circulated within the bishop's staff and liturgical committees but have not been published.
—Arkansas Online, 7 June 2025
During the liturgical celebration, seminarian William O’Donnell, 25, will be ordained to the transitional diaconate.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Lent is the 46-day liturgical season that precedes the holiday of Easter, which commemorates the life, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for liturgical
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“Liturgical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liturgical. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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