as in holiness
the quality or state of being spiritually pure or virtuous
a figure of such devoutness that a campaign for her canonization was begun shortly after her death
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Noun
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Pope Leo’s election has instantly made the rituals of the Vatican feel a touch more familiar to Americans—and perhaps made the idea of holiness feel a touch more attainable.—
Christopher Hale,
Time,
9 May 2025 -
In life, Pope Francis caught the world’s attention with his humility and his holiness.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Annie’s costumes feel almost like armor, rooted in spirituality.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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Pluto retrograde begins May 4th at 11:27 a.m. EST, activating your sector of spirituality and the subconscious.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Waiting for a new record, without knowing if anything is coming at all, seems to have become a primary act of their devotion.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
1 May 2025
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Known for his Marian devotion—which encourages piety and seeks the intercession of the Virgin Mary—and strict doctrinal stances, he is viewed as a potential challenger to Parolin, especially in early voting rounds and has odds of 7/1.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Devoutness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoutness. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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