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 1890s, interracial couples in Chicago formed the Manasseh Club, named after the biblical son of a Jewish and Egyptian couple.
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Dorothy Roberts, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
There are biblical storms, creepy family members, Dolly Parton impersonators, a motel clerk named Norman, a hearty side plot involving a suffragist hit squad, and multiple houses on fire.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2026
Others—especially biblical names like Jacob, Joshua, and Matthew—have been in the Social Security Administration's top 1,000 for decades.
—Anna Earl, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
Gray argues that conservative politics are rooted in biblical principles and should guide government decision-making.
—Natalie Mendenhall, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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Dorothy Roberts, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
There are biblical storms, creepy family members, Dolly Parton impersonators, a motel clerk named Norman, a hearty side plot involving a suffragist hit squad, and multiple houses on fire.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2026
Others—especially biblical names like Jacob, Joshua, and Matthew—have been in the Social Security Administration's top 1,000 for decades.
—Anna Earl, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
Gray argues that conservative politics are rooted in biblical principles and should guide government decision-making.
—Natalie Mendenhall, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for biblical
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Buddhism originated in India, and Buddhist scriptures are supposed to be the words of the Buddha, so the Blood Bowl Scripture was not included in official scriptural catalogs.—
Megan Bryson,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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The embassy’s move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem had been celebrated by Christian Zionists, who believe that the return of Jews to their scriptural homeland is a necessary precondition for the Second Coming of Christ.—
Andrew Cockburn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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Tens of thousands of Palestinians gathered under heavy Israeli restrictions at Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa Mosque compound for the first Friday prayers of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, including some who were allowed to enter from the occupied West Bank.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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This week marks the start of the holy month of Ramadan, and millions of Muslims across the globe will begin spiritual journeys, which for many will include a daily fast—abstaining from all food and drink, including water—during daylight hours.—
Devinder Bains,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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The custom of a king cake is believed to have originated in the 12th century in France, when bakers made the dessert to commemorate Epiphany, a traditional day on the Christian liturgical calendar that commemorates the journey of the three Wise Men who visit the baby Jesus.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Epiphany celebrates the appearance of the Magi (Wise Men) to the newborn Jesus and marks the end of the liturgical season of Christmas.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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During the event, breakout sessions included discussions about navigating religious observance in the military, creating a Jewish community while on duty, and how to have successful military relationships.—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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Not only are our religious differences analogous to relating to any kind of difference, but there is so much religious influence in American society.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … OPINION NICOLE VELASCO & ERIN MERSINO – America's churches under siege as violence increasingly invades sacred ground.—
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FOXNews.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Ramadan, one of the most sacred times of the year, is part of the five pillars of Islam.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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Williams hit a ceremonial baseball to cut the ribbon for the park, which attempted to blend America’s favorite pastime with a mile-long boardwalk, midway games and 30 thrill rides.—
Roger Simmons,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Now, even a ceremonial White House dinner has become a tinderbox and fellow Republicans openly acknowledge that Trump’s aim as president is not to unify the country.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Biblical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biblical. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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