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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All these men have the right combination of assets, holiness, organizational skills, ability to evangelize.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2025 -
The outer appearances distracted me from the inner holiness.—
Rabbi Jack Engel,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Featuring bold new artwork by Violeta Encarnación and an exclusive introduction by the author, this deluxe version of the Booker Prize-winning novel reimagines the beloved tale of survival, spirituality, and storytelling.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Brian Recker is a public theologian, speaker, and writer exploring Christian spirituality beyond exclusion and fear.—
Brian Recker,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Noun
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His efforts, Suzuki added, required utter and total devotion.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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Breaking up the wearying journey, devotees gather for outbreaks of extravagant revelry – ground-shaking music and dancing fueled by devotion, ganja and alcohol, as befits in their eyes Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction and renewal, to whom the festival is dedicated.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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“Devoutness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoutness. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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