biblical

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Recent Examples of biblical Yet many donors—ministers, nonprofit leaders, and faithful laity—gave to support orthodox Christian training rooted in biblical fidelity, not the progressive agendas dominating mainline seminaries. The Rev. Jake Dell, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2025 Too may adaptations of biblical stories settle for capturing their lessons, not their spirit. Chris Deville, The Atlantic, 6 July 2025 Political and biblical inheritance are thus far more responsible for the modern-day United States than revolution, liberal rationalism, or hyper-individualism. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025 The Passover Seder plate item represents the Passover sacrifice from biblical times and symbolizes the spring season. Chris Sims, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for biblical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for biblical
Adjective
  • Using scientific principles, scriptural references and personal experiences, Allen offers a vision of the soul’s journey after death.
    Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
  • Beyond the scant scriptural references, a rich treasury of myth can be found.
    Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Cash flow is king, and equity is the holy grail at the end of your quest.
    Thomas Burgess, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Three years of consistent use later, this has become my holy grail beauty product.
    People Staff, People.com, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • Today few Christian churches embrace this practice as a regular part of worship, however in Austin, Wesley United Methodist Church, offers an active liturgical dance ministry.
    Austin American Statesman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
  • Lent is the 46-day liturgical season that precedes the holiday of Easter, which commemorates the life, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Adjective
  • Political and religious leaders such as Malafaia and Magno Malta embrace a vengeful Jesus willing to strike down non-believers and perceived enemies of God.
    Emi Eleode, Time, 14 July 2025
  • Those generally include religious organizations like churches, synagogues, temples, and mosques in the U.S., as well as domestic nonprofit schools and hospitals.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • From navigating narrow aisles to honoring the sacred quarter-for-a-cart ritual, shopping at ALDI is a uniquely communal experience.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
  • The legislation also called for access to cultural sites, the use and possession of sacred objects, and the freedom to worship.
    Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 13 July 2025
Adjective
  • Secretary of State Henry Kissinger sat just behind home plate alongside baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn, and he was tasked with throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.
    Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
  • The first 20,000 fans will receive a Barry Bonds bobblehead, and Bonds will throw out the ceremonial first pitch in addition to other pregame festivities honoring the all-time home run king.
    Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 12 July 2025

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“Biblical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biblical. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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