as in scriptural
relating to, taken from, or found in the Bible
a biblical passage The city was a center for trade in biblical times.
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Recent Examples of biblical
In one episode which went viral, Thiel is depicted as a bizarre authority on biblical prophecies and the Antichrist, often tied to the series’ political plots.
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
But unlike men who exploited humoral theory and biblical myths to denigrate women’s bodies and minds, Hildegard valorized the contribution of female difference to nature’s grand scheme.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
The play’s unusual title is a biblical reference.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Its a similar story with Terrence Malick’s biblical epic The Way of the Wind.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
But unlike men who exploited humoral theory and biblical myths to denigrate women’s bodies and minds, Hildegard valorized the contribution of female difference to nature’s grand scheme.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
The play’s unusual title is a biblical reference.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Its a similar story with Terrence Malick’s biblical epic The Way of the Wind.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for biblical
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Buddhism originated in India, and Buddhist scriptures are supposed to be the words of the Buddha, so the Blood Bowl Scripture was not included in official scriptural catalogs.—
Megan Bryson,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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The embassy’s move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem had been celebrated by Christian Zionists, who believe that the return of Jews to their scriptural homeland is a necessary precondition for the Second Coming of Christ.—
Andrew Cockburn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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Each Christian during this holy season leading to Easter must take a careful inventory of his or her life.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Spinach has the tonic earthiness the season necessitates; lamb is the holy protein of now.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Kimbell show foregrounds how these works were used in the devotional and liturgical life of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The community is guided by a liturgical calendar, which Prince explains makes every day feel like a sacred moment.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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Army Chaplain Corps guidelines published during the Biden administration in February 2024, which remained on the Army’s website following the March 24 announcement, said the Chaplain Corps at that point represented more than 100 religious groups.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The speaker is considered a religious and social conservative within Iranian politics.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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In honor of our Queen of the Damned, a bizarre bazaar dedicated to all things dark, creepy and vampiric materializes at festival headquarters on Sunday April 12th, the exact date marking the 50th anniversary of the publication of our sacred tome, Interview With The Vampire.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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To hold the nation together, the Trimmer treats the law not as impediment to his power but as a sacred trust and inheritance.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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Gone is the entry pylon at the south end of the park, a sculpture that played a much-too-obscure ceremonial role and not much else.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The ceremonial first pitch was delivered by Thing, the disembodied hand character from Netflix’s popular series Wednesday.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Biblical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biblical. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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