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
Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
If Torah stopped at Sinai, Judaism would be a religion of spiritual adrenaline.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Tevon Blair, Essence, 30 Dec. 2025
The answers engineers have given me vary from the spiritual to the pragmatic.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Despite that spiritual turning point, her curiosity about the Amish never faded.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
If Torah stopped at Sinai, Judaism would be a religion of spiritual adrenaline.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
Davenport carries forward Hogan’s mission to uplift spirituals by continuing to teach his own interpretations of many of the late composer’s arrangements to the choir.
—Tevon Blair, Essence, 30 Dec. 2025
The answers engineers have given me vary from the spiritual to the pragmatic.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiritual
Adjective
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Suffice to say that Zi’s condition may not be a physical issue or even a mental one but, rather, a metaphysical state.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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Breaking down such a layered metaphysical concept with the relatively few words left in this review would be a fool’s errand, but suffice it to say that all of the math miraculously checks out.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Women, whether secular or religious, remain forbidden to read, write or tell stories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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The film is really about being Iranian, growing up in an oppressed religious context, and becoming full of rage and anger and hate and leaving your country for the hope of finding a better life.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Accompanied by ringing bells, ethereal music and chanting hymns, the priests gracefully moved their arms in unison, holding up various flaming brass lamps during the 45-minute serene and powerful ritual.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
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The old Latin Mass features readings and hymns in Latin with the priest facing the altar, his back to the faithful in the pews.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Nobody could have anticipated that the profound affection Neihardt shared with his wife—later described by biographers as one of the great love stories in American letters—would converge with his work on Black Elk and culminate in one of the most exotic cases in the history of psychical research.—
Shannon Taggart,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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Cate Blanchett plays a mother in very rural Georgia (with an accent to match — everybody in The Gift is laying on the drawl) who seems to have psychic visions.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Production designer Mohan Bingi made multiple visits to the sacred city, capturing thousands of photographs and 360-degree camera footage to authentically reproduce the ghats.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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The models walked the runway barefoot, as a nod to how Muslims enter sacred spaces.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The songs, by the female rock duo ARXX, make cathartic anthems of these grievances.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2026
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Russian skiers and lugers at the Games won’t be displaying a national identity with team colors, a flag or an anthem and will not be part of the two-and-a-half-hour opening ceremony.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In this supernatural thriller, you’re transported back to the 1980’s and 90’s of Charleston, South Carolina, where a book club turns into a neighborhood watch as a newcomer to the city might be a blood-sucking demon.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
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Plot details are vague other then it being described as a dark academia young adult novel with a supernatural edge that will leave readers breathless.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Each song presents a lyrical tapestry that carries messages from God, frequently drawing upon references to biblical psalms.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
26 Nov. 2025
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Muir read a psalm for protection and remarked on how journalists write the first draft of history while often covering trying events within the community.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
19 Nov. 2025
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“Spiritual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiritual. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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