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Recent Examples of canonical
Women watching The Gospel of John’s description of Mary Magdalene’s actions aligns with the other canonical Gospels’ portrayal of women who followed Jesus.
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Mary Foskett, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
For more information about canonical metadata, refer to this Google SEO link.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 18 Mar. 2026
Translated into many vernacular languages, the poetry and philosophy of Firdausi, Attar, Rumi, Hafez, Sa‘di, Nizami, Ibn Sina, and Nizam al-Mulk assumed a canonical authority across Asia.
—Pankaj Mishra, The New York Review of Books, 13 Mar. 2026
The sequence of nigiri is canonical.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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Mary Foskett, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
For more information about canonical metadata, refer to this Google SEO link.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 18 Mar. 2026
Translated into many vernacular languages, the poetry and philosophy of Firdausi, Attar, Rumi, Hafez, Sa‘di, Nizami, Ibn Sina, and Nizam al-Mulk assumed a canonical authority across Asia.
—Pankaj Mishra, The New York Review of Books, 13 Mar. 2026
The sequence of nigiri is canonical.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canonical
Adjective
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Kast and his wife are part of Schoenstatt, a Catholic apostolic movement devoted to the Virgin Mary.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Like his apostolic namesake, Thomas believes unquestioningly in the evidence of his senses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Baumrind believed parents who were not authoritarian were either authoritative or permissive.—
Kelley King Heyworth,
Parents,
5 Apr. 2026
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These articles add depth to a brand’s digital footprint and act as authoritative signals when AI tools evaluate credibility.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Analysts say the government of Nigeria may feel a papal visit may be too sensitive at this time.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Or maybe, as some eyebrow-raising posts on social media jokingly teased, foreshadowing a possible papal presidential run?—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Dave Rossi is a licensed general Contractor and the founder and CEO of CIQU Construction.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
9 Apr. 2026
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If the bill passes, only licensed dentists could serve as on-site examiners.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Anglicanism and Roman Catholicism share deep historical roots, and both Christian traditions maintain liturgical worship, episcopal leadership (bishops), and sacraments.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Mar. 2026
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This year there was the addition of a new episcopal area for Burundi and Rwanda and the appointment of nine new bishops, a reversal of the trend among U.S. bishops.—
Liam Adams,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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What do two mortgage companies, two insurance companies, and a certified public accountant have in common?—
Jessica Bryant,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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Disposable chip training will be used to determine the results, and the race course is USATF certified.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The people who lead them, this clerical regime, that is the problem.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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His populist rhetoric and attempts to build an independent political base led to confrontations with clerical authorities in the early 2010s.—
Roxane Razavi,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The purchases totaled more than $14,000, and none of it was tied to legitimate business use.—
Shelley Bortz,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Eastern New Mexico residents harbor legitimate grievances about feeling estranged from their state government and the Democratic leadership in Santa Fe, suggesting the underlying regional sentiment reflects authentic frustration with political representation rather than mere partisan gamesmanship.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Canonical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canonical. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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