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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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
Yossi Melman, ProPublica, 7 Aug. 2025
Hermann, still a devout Catholic who prayed on his knees every night, would listen, nod, and occasionally offer spiritual advice.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 Mar. 2025
Both encourage giving up physical things, such as food, drink, pleasures or indulgences, in order to focus followers’ minds on the spiritual.
—Pam Defiglio, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
In many cases, the handler is simultaneously confessor, babysitter, psychologist, spiritual mentor and surrogate family member.
—Yossi Melman, ProPublica, 7 Aug. 2025
Hermann, still a devout Catholic who prayed on his knees every night, would listen, nod, and occasionally offer spiritual advice.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Today's listen Evelyn Freja for NPR Rising harpist Ashley Jackson embraces African American spirituals, jazz and West African rhythms in her sophomore album, Take Me to The Water.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 Mar. 2025
Both encourage giving up physical things, such as food, drink, pleasures or indulgences, in order to focus followers’ minds on the spiritual.
—Pam Defiglio, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiritual
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Vendors will offer beads, minerals, gemstones, custom jewelry, fossils, artifacts, and metaphysical stones.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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The series invites fans on a metaphysical road trip through the West Coast sunset with a euphoric lineup designed to illuminate audiences and create space for community, connection and spiritual transformation.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Fast forward to today—on the heels of a decades-long conservative family values movement—and that very same clinic is now being vilified by conservative religious leaders.—
Time,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Broward County synagogues also are facing a religious school teacher shortage.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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Along the route, the group paused for hymns and speeches at key statues and memorials.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Their journey continued to Caen and the Normandy region, and included a visit to the beaches and to the Normandy American Cemetery to sing our national anthem and hymns, and also to lay a wreath.—
Tom Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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The detention facility threatens land that is not only environmentally sensitive but sacred to our people.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Then there’s the viewer’s sacred and often fragile relationship with great movies and TV shows.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
7 Aug. 2025
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Among his many successes, one track stands out as his defining anthem — a sing-along classic instantly recognizable after just a few notes.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The crowd, which stayed silent for most of her set, sang along to almost every word of the nostalgic Disney Channel anthem.—
Lily Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Readers first met protagonist Wren Darlington, a rebel with psychic abilities in Silver Elite, where her powers forced her into enemy hands amidst conflict in her homeland, the Continent.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Her psychic ability is tied up with her relationship to her ancestor, Goody Addams, and that tension unfolds while Tyler grapples with the deaths of his parents.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Kretzmer-Seed felt strongly about the inclusion of psalms from the Hallel service as well as a Spanish-Portuguese prayer for those in captivity, which was originally written for victims of the Spanish Inquisition.—
Marla Brown Fogelman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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On Jewish holidays, the Hallel prayer is recited in Shul as a psalm of praise and thanksgiving and collective expression of gratitude for GDs miracles.—
Rafael James,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Critics from Rotten Tomatoes appreciate how Anvari keeps supernatural appearances to a minimum, leaving much to the imagination.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Nevermore Academy remains central to the series, serving as the eerie boarding school where Wednesday continues her supernatural education.—
Aya Al-Hakim,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Spiritual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiritual. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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