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 In the background of a gut-wrenching new album from Teller Bank$, there’s a preacher who sees himself in the biblical parable of Noah’s ark. — Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026 The question reminded me of the biblical allegory of Adam and Eve and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026 At various town hall events, Sand has cited biblical passages that can be interpreted as saying that life begins at breath instead of conception. — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026 Charlie Kirk often declared that the biblical role of the father to his child is to be their protector, both physically and spiritually. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 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 Egyptian presidency said Cairo was prepared to provide Saudi Arabia with necessary support to defend its security, stability, territorial integrity and Islamic holy sites.
    — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The holy man was eventually burned at the stake as a heretic.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 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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  • However, its point of greatest eclipse occurs just a few miles from Thebes, the magnificent religious and political capital of ancient Egypt's Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Maryland's Freedom to Read Act states that material cannot be removed from school libraries based on political, religious or personal views.
    — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of religious
Adjective
  • In January of 2025, at least 30 people were killed as tens of thousands of Hindus rushed to bathe in a sacred river during the Maha Kumbh festival, the world’s largest religious gathering.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Native American tribes say the approximately 520-acre site in Virginia is sacred.
    — Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of sacred
Adjective
  • Near the end of the event in August, ceremonial shovels stuck into the earth shone in the sun behind Williams.
    — Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • One is infused with heirloom damask roses, while the other boasts ceremonial-grade matcha from Uji.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of ceremonial

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“Biblical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biblical. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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