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
This senseless act of violence is a stark reminder of the rising threats facing those who stand for biblical values.
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Inspire scores companies on a scale from -100 to +100 based on their adherence to biblical values.
—Sarah Cutler
updated July 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2025
Like her biblical namesake, Ruth is loyal and steadfast to her friend, while Maria is independent and creative, often controlling the narrative of their relationship and even determining their future trajectories: Maria is an extrovert, so Ruth must be an introvert.
—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 22 July 2025
And in the process, millions of Christians were robbed of robust biblical teaching that speaks directly to the issues shaping our culture and elections.
—Lauren Cooley, Sun Sentinel, 21 July 2025
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Inspire scores companies on a scale from -100 to +100 based on their adherence to biblical values.
—Sarah Cutler
updated July 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2025
Like her biblical namesake, Ruth is loyal and steadfast to her friend, while Maria is independent and creative, often controlling the narrative of their relationship and even determining their future trajectories: Maria is an extrovert, so Ruth must be an introvert.
—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 22 July 2025
And in the process, millions of Christians were robbed of robust biblical teaching that speaks directly to the issues shaping our culture and elections.
—Lauren Cooley, Sun Sentinel, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for biblical
Adjective
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Many participants likened their experience to those of historical and scriptural figures.—
Michael Pollan,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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Using scientific principles, scriptural references and personal experiences, Allen offers a vision of the soul’s journey after death.—
Ascend Agency,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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The structure took a more holy turn in 1954, when a 3607 Pennsylvania was purchased by a church.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the drive to make PCI Express 5.0 SSDs usable on a wider range of platforms, the holy grail for drive manufacturers would seem to be effective thermal management without sacrificing performance.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Aug. 2025
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The priestly fraternity, named in honor of the anti-modernist Pope St. Pius X, was founded in 1970 by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre as a response to liturgical reforms made in the Second Vatican Council (also known as Vatican II).—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Boise Oñati Dancers will perform a sacred liturgical dance.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Eventually, the ground will subside, leaving behind a crater about 1,000 feet deep and nearly 2 miles across, obliterating Oak Flat and its religious and environmental significance.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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In contemplating the religious system of the Aztecs, one is struck with its apparent incongruity, as if some portion of it had emanated from a comparatively refined people, open to gentle influences, while the rest breathes a spirit of unmitigated ferocity.—
Sebastian Purcell
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
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The detention facility threatens land that is not only environmentally sensitive but sacred to our people.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Then there’s the viewer’s sacred and often fragile relationship with great movies and TV shows.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Advertisement Johnson at a ceremonial signing on July 3 for Trump’s sweeping tax-and-spending bill.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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During the main event of the outing, the Stand-Up Parade for Number 42 (Torpedo Bomber) Squadron, the King had the honor of presenting the Squadron with their standard (another name for ceremonial flag) to recognize the unit re-forming.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Biblical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biblical. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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