as in respectful
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showing a lot of respect
a reverent crowd of worshippers They used a reverent tone of voice when speaking about their father.
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Recent Examples of reverent
The performance is soft and delicate, with the few people in attendance affording Gibson the reverent silence that was so lacking in Austin.
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Matthew Ismael Ruiz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2024
And last fall, Hurley played a set to a hushed, reverent audience at the annual Brooklyn Folk Festival.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
Sometimes, the most loving creations are the least reverent.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 July 2024
Inherent in writing is a reverent mystique, untapped by AI’s predictive interpretation.
—Elizabeth Brown, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
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Matthew Ismael Ruiz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2024
And last fall, Hurley played a set to a hushed, reverent audience at the annual Brooklyn Folk Festival.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
Sometimes, the most loving creations are the least reverent.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 July 2024
Inherent in writing is a reverent mystique, untapped by AI’s predictive interpretation.
—Elizabeth Brown, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reverent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverent
Adjective
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The fans have been quite respectful about not giving out spoilers.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
1 May 2025
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Western Medicine Has a Different Perspective While respectful of other cultures’ traditions and belief systems, many practitioners of conventional Western medicine do not see any special benefit from navel oiling.—
Justin Laube,
EverydayHealth.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The secret in the biscuits is the pairing of cheddar with bacon, with the overall result being worshipful thanks from those who are lucky enough to partake.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
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Her chef and housekeeper, Bruna (Alba Rohrwacher), is timid and worshipful but able to take quietly decisive action when necessary.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
25 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Where Swiss brands often maintain a reverential distance between creator and consumer, the Brits actively collapse this space.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The fight between the two very different billionaires is emblematic of a growing culture clash in the art world, as the old guard faces off with collectors from the tech sector who tend to be less reverential toward the market’s norms.—
Rachel Corbett,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ahmad’s pious cousin Ibrahim insists that Hassan must be killed.—
David Remnick,
The New Yorker,
3 Aug. 2024
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Each letter comes across as a set piece, a small achievement of style and tone: Vasari’s flowery, deferential missives to the duke, Maria’s youthful ardor and confusion, the overly pious cattiness of a nun.—
Chelsea Leu,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Biden, a devout Catholic, had been scheduled to travel to Rome to meet with Pope Francis near the end of his presidency, but canceled the trip to remain focused on devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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For The 1st Time — At Lower Prices My grandmother, Alberta, a devout Jamaican Catholic who migrated to America before I was born, was a living embodiment of Pope Francis’s message.—
Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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“Reverent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reverent. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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