- Trending Now: More Trending:
- charlatan lowlife kakistocracy slimeball salacious
- ALL
Examples of reverence in a Sentence
- The national pickle dish, kimchi, is held in such reverence that Seoul boasts a museum devoted entirely to its 160 different varieties. —The Encyclopedia of Herbs, Spices, & Flavorings, 1992
- Reverence for or worship of the dead is found in all societies, because belief in life after death is universal. —World Religions, 1983
- He took the command of this small party at once—the little girl and the little boy following him about with great reverence at such times as he condescended to sport with them. —William Makepeace Thackeray, Vanity Fair, 1848
Her poems are treated with reverence by other poets.
Their religion has a deep reverence for nature.
Recent Examples of reverence from the Web
-
That's why Vietnam veterans still speak with reverence about the brave chopper crews.
-
Not many people are still talked about with such reverence seven years after their death.
-
No one in the international community will view the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea or Mr. Kim with greater reverence following his meeting with Mr. Trump.
-
Don’t just fold this one over: it must be held like a chalice with reverence in both hands and carried to the trash, or somewhere it can be poured, preferably over the back fence or into Mount Doom.
-
The tuna itself, well cut into bite-size cubes, wore a simple marinade that allowed its reverence for the ocean to come through without being overly fishy.
-
There’s such reverence for the Wings in Marcus’ family that her 8-year-old daughter, Emy Beckett, thinks the Joe should be converted into a hockey museum.
-
Underground chemists spoke with reverence of a Svengali who produced and sold them high-quality sports drugs.
-
El-Sissi cultivates the image of a folksy populist, going on at length about his devotion to God, his reverence for his late mother, and his love for Egypt.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'reverence.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Origin and Etymology of reverence
First Known Use: 14th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same yearSynonym Discussion of reverence
-
- the nomination is an honor
-
- paying homage to Shakespeare
-
- great reverence for my father
-
- showed no deference to their elders
Definition of reverence
reverencer
nounExamples of reverence in a Sentence
- Only acquaintance with the great models of antiquity moves men to love and reverence the great authors of their own time … —John Clive, Not By Fact Alone, 1989
- It is our most fundamental political document, reverenced by all, the supposed cement of our society, yet it is read by few and understood by fewer still. —David M. Kennedy, New York Times Book Review, 14 Sept. 1986
- None of us like mediocrity, but we all reverence perfection. —Mark Twain, A Tramp Abroad, 1880
devotees coming to reverence their god
Recent Examples of reverence from the Web
-
A life cut short by unexpected catastrophe is reverenced.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'reverence.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Origin and Etymology of reverence
First Known Use: 14th century
in the meaning defined above
See Words from the same yearreverence Synonyms
Synonym Discussion of reverence
-
- a professor revered by her students
-
- reverenced the academy's code of honor
-
- heroes still venerated
-
- worships their memory
-
- we adored our doctor
REVERENCE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of reverence for English Language Learners
-
: honor or respect that is felt for or shown to (someone or something)
REVERENCE Defined for Kids
Definition of reverence for Students
Learn More about reverence
-
Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for reverence Spanish Central: Translation of reverence Nglish: Translation of reverence for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of reverence for Arabic speakers
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up reverence? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).