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
Angel and Slingshot entered into their marketing and distribution agreement for the prequel show and movie, which are both about the biblical hero, in 2021.
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Storytellers come for the same reasons tourists do: for the breathtaking, nearly biblical look of the place.
—Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2025
Despite near-biblical rain, nothing stopped invitees from making their way to One Wall Street to see what all the fuss was about.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
His lies are of biblical proportions, but none is so great as his emphatic denial of knowledge about the Project 2025 agenda that is now undermining our democratic institutions, alliances and influence around the globe.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Storytellers come for the same reasons tourists do: for the breathtaking, nearly biblical look of the place.
—Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2025
Despite near-biblical rain, nothing stopped invitees from making their way to One Wall Street to see what all the fuss was about.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
His lies are of biblical proportions, but none is so great as his emphatic denial of knowledge about the Project 2025 agenda that is now undermining our democratic institutions, alliances and influence around the globe.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for biblical
Adjective
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The play allows for heady scriptural dialogue, which speaks to Weinstein and Rafaeli’s faith in the audience’s intelligence.—
Alexis Soloski,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The rabbi fills it with scriptural exegesis in a mixture of Russian, Hebrew, and English.—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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Even Joe — who, for the love of all that is holy, just wants his goddamn air fryer back — can’t help but point out how little Rose has visited.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
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Although the proximate cause of the Crimean War in the mid-19th century was a dispute between Russia and the Ottoman Empire over control of Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, historians also attribute the conflict to geopolitical rivalries and imperial ambitions.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2025
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The liturgical garments – such as robes, stoles and hats – worn by the pope and other Christian church officials are known as vestments.—
Christopher Watson,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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The new funeral rites were formally approved by Francis in 2023 and were later published in the church's liturgical guidelines in early 2024.—
Alec Schemmel,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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In general, historical and religious scholars don't put much stock in it.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Conclave received largely positive reviews from religious experts for its largely accurate portrayal of the election process, and also won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
3 May 2025
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While the team of researchers hailed the success of the telescope, the road to its construction was marked by years of protests against the placement of yet another massive device on what many native Hawaiians view as sacred land.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
3 May 2025
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Similarly, the phases of the moon embody the sacred balance between light and dark, symbolizing the eternal cycle of creation and dissolution.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Nomo was asked to throw out a ceremonial first pitch.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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These ceremonial fires represent the power of the sun and provide an opportunity for cleansing and renewal, according to the Beltane Fire Society.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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“Biblical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biblical. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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