biblical

adjective

Definition of biblicalnext
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 The biblical story of David and Goliath is the most famous underdog yarn in history. — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026 Those who opposed the 2008 standards argued creationism, or the biblical story that God created all living things, should be taught alongside evolution. — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026 The work in question is German painter Carl Gottlieb Peschel’s Joseph Sold by His Brothers (1831), which shows the biblical scene of Joseph being sold into slavery in Egypt. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 While biblical in context, the piece also speaks to contemporary anxiety. — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for biblical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for biblical
  1. scriptural
  2. holy
  3. liturgical
  4. religious
  5. sacred
  6. ceremonial
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  • With so many in the world being uprooted and seeking security, the scriptural account of Ruth affords an example of how a more universal Love meets human needs.
    — Margaret Rogers, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026
  • The gathering will feature live music, public prayer and scriptural readings and is framed by the ideology of White Christian nationalism, the false belief that America was founded as a Christian nation.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 16 May 2026
Definition of scriptural
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  • If only Bob the Minion were there to complete the holy trifecta.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
  • It was forbidden territory because the idea was that – unlike most of the other executive agencies – the DOJ had a kind of holy, nonpolitical status?
    — John E. Jones III, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of holy
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  • Depending on your tolerance for grand aims and liturgical self-seriousness, her latest album may strike you as extraordinary or unbearable.
    — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Along with the album, U2 released two surprise EPs this year, Days of Ash and Easter Lily, that turn out to be conceptually linked to the new album via the liturgical calendar, with carnival preceding Lent and Easter.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of liturgical
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  • Kerr is a longtime Democrat whose father Malcolm was assassinated by religious extremists in 1984 while the elder Kerr served as the president of the American University of Beirut in Lebanon.
    — Liam Russell, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Organizers say anyone is welcome to join — religious or not — and that the goal is to leave with a deeper understanding of those who live alongside us.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of religious
Adjective
  • Joe cut his teeth by working his way up the ranks; also maybe by hanging around a lot when dad Jack Buck broadcast for years from most of the sacred citadels of sports.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • In Congress, Grijalva is preparing legislation to void existing waivers that have allowed DHS to disregard laws designed to protect tribal sovereignty, sacred sites and environmentally sensitive lands.
    — Ryan Devereaux, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of sacred
Adjective
  • Poland’s prime minister is in charge of the government, and the presidency is a somewhat ceremonial role.
    — Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Ten is a nice, round number, and the Cubs spent much of the 2026 season reminding everyone of the 2016 championship, building a ceremonial archway at Gallagher Way and inviting back players and staff from that team.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of ceremonial

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“Biblical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biblical. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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