biblical

adjective

Definition of biblicalnext
as in scriptural
relating to, taken from, or found in the Bible a biblical passage The city was a center for trade in biblical times.

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Recent Examples of biblical By the Army Corps’ estimate, by the early 2000s, 86% of Fort Worth’s levees were no longer tall enough to protect against that kind of biblical flooding. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2026 These ancient trumpets, usually made of a ram’s horn, date to the biblical period. — Ben Corn, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Sep. 2026 Repent and repair Rather than browbeating people into repentance, the Ne’ilah service’s strategy is to boost them up into it, playing upon the biblical idea of the grandeur of humanity. — Reuven Kimelman, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026 Live-action biblical drama Daniel and the Fiery Furnace from EKKL Entertainment arrives on 1,493 screens this weekend. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for biblical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for biblical
  1. scriptural
  2. holy
  3. liturgical
  4. religious
  5. sacred
  6. ceremonial
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  • With so many in the world being uprooted and seeking security, the scriptural account of Ruth affords an example of how a more universal Love meets human needs.
    — Margaret Rogers, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026
  • The gathering will feature live music, public prayer and scriptural readings and is framed by the ideology of White Christian nationalism, the false belief that America was founded as a Christian nation.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 16 May 2026
Definition of scriptural
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  • The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has bundled the four services every pilgrim needs — holy site arrangements, lodging in Mecca and Medina, transport, and catering — into a single electronic agreement on one government platform.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • How could one holy book give its readers such seemingly contradictory directives?
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of holy
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  • Along with the album, U2 released two surprise EPs this year, Days of Ash and Easter Lily, that turn out to be conceptually linked to the new album via the liturgical calendar, with carnival preceding Lent and Easter.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026
  • For seventeen years, graduation season had carried a liturgical cadence for him.
    — Benjamin Wofford, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of liturgical
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  • The Florida Department of Education is considering a new dress code policy for employees that puts restrictions on religious head coverings, Crocs and short skirts.
    — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Families could use awards for private or religious school, homeschooling, tutoring, special education therapies and other education costs; public school students also qualify.
    — Bianca Vázquez Toness, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of religious
Adjective
  • The wellness sanctuary and healing arts studio is rooted in ancient rituals and holistic treatments, like sacred sound therapy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The governor also vetoed a bill authored by Assemblymember James Ramos (D-Highland) that would have established protections for tribes to hold religious ceremonies at sacred sites on state lands.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of sacred
Adjective
  • The ceremonial ringing of the bell to open the market also signified the release of our latest ranking of Europe’s biggest businesses.
    — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
  • This observance is both a celebration of the goddess’s victory and a ceremonial farewell.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of ceremonial

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“Biblical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biblical. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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