apostles

plural of apostle

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Recent Examples of apostles In addition to the Jesus tower, another would be dedicated to Mary, with bluish granite ornaments meant to evoke her iconic cloak; there would also be spires for each of the four Evangelists and the twelve apostles. D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025 The 9th-century monastery rises from the plateau—its stone walls etched with faded medieval frescoes of apostles and Last Judgement scenes. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025 With Bono keeping his Cliffs of Dover yelp in check, Zooropa scales down U2's anthemic-apostles side. Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apostles
Noun
  • Google is one of the most ardent proponents of generative AI technology, as evidenced by the recent launch of the Pixel 10 series.
    Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Its research shows the new format is equally rigorous, and proponents say reading comprehension is better reflected in other parts of a college application.
    Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • How are Kirk’s supporters responding?
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Back in 2001, a group of Enfield FC supporters realised which way the wind was blowing — and how far away their team was going — and formed a breakaway club.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski is among those to have recently discussed this approach, which advocates say will enhance allied security by preventing Russian munitions from approaching NATO borders.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Legislative efforts, often spearheaded by 'English-only’ advocates, routinely failed in Congress.
    Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

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“Apostles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apostles. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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