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as in beatific
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as in cherubic
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Recent Examples of angelic
The film opens just as its predecessor ended, with a handy recap explaining how Ne Zha and his angelic counterpart, Ao Bing, ended up in need of bodily reincarnation.
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Derek Robertson, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Luanne, Hank’s angelic and naive niece who filled out the Hill family, was voiced by Brittany Murphy, who died in 2009, and her role was not recast out of respect.
—Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2025
Stamp, then 24, received a supporting actor Oscar nomination in 1963 for his screen debut as the angelic and optimistic HMS Avenger crewman Billy Budd.
—Rhett Bartlett, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2025
After applying the angelic all-white theme to the Kobe 8 and Kobe 9 models in 2023 and 2024, respectively, this year will highlight the Nike Kobe 3 Protro.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Derek Robertson, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Luanne, Hank’s angelic and naive niece who filled out the Hill family, was voiced by Brittany Murphy, who died in 2009, and her role was not recast out of respect.
—Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2025
Stamp, then 24, received a supporting actor Oscar nomination in 1963 for his screen debut as the angelic and optimistic HMS Avenger crewman Billy Budd.
—Rhett Bartlett, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2025
After applying the angelic all-white theme to the Kobe 8 and Kobe 9 models in 2023 and 2024, respectively, this year will highlight the Nike Kobe 3 Protro.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angelic
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When Simone decides to grasp Kiki’s life for herself by starting an affair with Peter, though, Michaela’s beatific facade slips.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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A bit of a drive further on Santa Monica offers the beatific resting place of many stars, Hollywood Forever Cemetery.—
Samantha Dunn,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Grammy winner made her debut as a cherubic teen, and most recently won hearts and a trophy as Sun on The Masked Singer.—
Patrick Gomez,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
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The combination of flavors in this pie is blissful, the sweetness of the apples merrily dancing with the tart edge of the cranberries.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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There is a happy ending in Robbie's blissful face while floating in the water.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Channels the inner, bestial urges to release an unworldly howl that pushes back any nearby enemies.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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He is known for pioneering overuse of the Auto-Tune effect, giving his vocals an unworldly quality.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Instead of a royal patriarch ruling over voiceless subjects, America would be a fraternity of virtuous (male) citizens, created equal in their potential for self-government.—
Jane Kamensky,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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These principles—however virtuous—do come with risks.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In this tradition, there is something transcendent or ethereal about the power of music, and about those trained to wield it, who raise the dead and stir the living.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
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Though the score is anthem-heavy and earnestness is always hovering, there are moments in the show that are transcendent.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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From poverty and inequality to political polarization and misinformation, Kristof explores how truth, empathy and moral courage can guide us toward a more just and compassionate society.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Kennedy has managed to bridge three specific tendencies—toward fiscal conservatism, social liberalism, and a belief that improving societal health is a moral imperative—and present them as one overarching ideology.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
16 Oct. 2025
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Dani Shapiro’s Signal Fires is a meditation on human connectedness that feels transcendental.—
Anna Bruno
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Recently, the director picked up transcendental meditation — a famous practice of the late David Lynch — from her friend, Vera Drew.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Angelic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angelic. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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