1
as in metaphysical
not composed of matter
a staunch skeptic and realist, he scoffs at the very notion of ghosts and other spiritual entities
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2
as in religious
of, relating to, or used in the practice or worship services of a religion
spiritual songs that have been sung by generations of worshippers
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as in hymn
a religious song
sang a spiritual at the funeral
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Recent Examples of spiritual
Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
And because no Baroque masterpiece is complete without a nod to the divine, a private chapel graces the estate, adding an air of spiritual grandeur.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, Leo had refrained from any political commentary about guns in America, sending a telegram of condolence that focused exclusively on the spiritual.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Inside this pink three-story building, walk up and down the spiritual staircase to see works by the likes of Bastiaan Woudt and Rankin as well as local talent like Teresa Freitas and João Mariano.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
And because no Baroque masterpiece is complete without a nod to the divine, a private chapel graces the estate, adding an air of spiritual grandeur.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
The course stands out for marrying the practical and the spiritual.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, Leo had refrained from any political commentary about guns in America, sending a telegram of condolence that focused exclusively on the spiritual.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiritual
Adjective
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Beverly, a waitress who had another daughter and then a son in the two years after Smith was born (and eventually one more daughter), had little time for her eldest’s metaphysical ponderings.—
Amy Weiss-Meyer,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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The film follows a young couple (Qualley and Starkey), who inherit a farm in rural Arkansas and must conquer the demons, both physical and metaphysical, that haunt its legacy.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Earlier this year, Wenski spoke with the Miami Herald during his annual Sunday motorcycle ride, an event that brings together hundreds of religious motorcycle lovers, while raising funds to benefit St Luke’s Center, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Many districts allow for short-term exceptions—such as for bereavement, family emergencies, or religious observances—but rarely for travel motivated by convenience or cost.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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My father began singing a hymn, drowning my voice out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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History and messages were shared through field hymns and songs.—
Taylor Cassidy,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Added to the trauma of grief and sudden eviction under threat of reprisal, Adelaida has to endure seeing the sacred mementos of her mother’s life trashed by the thuggish new squatters.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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The most surprising ghost story of the season isn’t horror at all, but rather the story of one of America’s great artists wrestling spirits and trying to contain them on a cassette, which serves as its own kind of sacred vessel.—
Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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Quarterback Mahomes was seen standing mostly still, swaying a bit with his hands behind his back during the anthem.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Dressed to the nines, Courtnie and Josh tied the knot in heartwarming fashion, and then proceeded to the reception, where the wedding party was introduced to the sounds of the the anthem for the Chicago Bulls.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Born with eerily psychic powers, she was cast out and neglected, eventually drowning in a dark well.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The unscripted series pairs Snooki with Kevin Whitaker, one of Canada’s foremost psychic mediums.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tutivillus, who totted up all the mistakes clergymen made when singing hymns or reciting psalms.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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The basilica was temporarily shut down on Monday, Oct. 13, and prayers and psalms were said as holy water was showered on the altar, according to the outlet.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The move signals ambitions beyond the CEO romances and supernatural love triangles that have dominated the space.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Valak first appears in The Conjuring 2, when the Warrens are in England, investigating the Enfield poltergeist — the case of a young girl allegedly experiencing a supernatural force taking over her body.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Spiritual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiritual. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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