messianic
adjective
mes·si·an·ic
ˌme-sē-ˈa-nik 
1
: of or relating to a messiah
this messianic kingdom
2
: marked by idealism and an aggressive crusading spirit
messianic zeal
on a messianic mission
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Since the Six-Day War in 1967, which resulted in the emergence of the messianic Gush Emunim movement and the planting of settlements in the West Bank, changes within Israeli society have alienated many American Jews, as well as secular, left-wing Israelis.
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Adam Louis-Klein,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
There, Marlon must cross the polluted waters of the festering Guanabara Bay in search of a former commander turned messianic cult leader to stop the spread of their paramilitary group.
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Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Trump has portrayed himself as a messianic figure.
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Laura Washington,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Some lauded the 31-year-old as an almost messianic figure, while others compared him to a Nazi.
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Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Adam Louis-Klein,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
There, Marlon must cross the polluted waters of the festering Guanabara Bay in search of a former commander turned messianic cult leader to stop the spread of their paramilitary group.
—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Trump has portrayed himself as a messianic figure.
—
Laura Washington,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Some lauded the 31-year-old as an almost messianic figure, while others compared him to a Nazi.
—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Messianic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/messianic. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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