as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose
a museum director with catholic tastes in art
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Recent Examples of catholic
Modern popes have traveled extensively after their elections, something truly catholic in the original meaning of the word.
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Emmett Coyne, The Hill, 23 May 2025
His first Sunday blessings as head of the global catholic church.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 11 May 2025
The first American pope in the history of the catholic church speaking in Latin and Italian, delivering a message of peace.
—ABC News, 11 May 2025
Although initially hesitant due to catholic associations, Lynch discovered Brigid’s pre-Christian roots transcended religion.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Emmett Coyne, The Hill, 23 May 2025
His first Sunday blessings as head of the global catholic church.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 11 May 2025
The first American pope in the history of the catholic church speaking in Latin and Italian, delivering a message of peace.
—ABC News, 11 May 2025
Although initially hesitant due to catholic associations, Lynch discovered Brigid’s pre-Christian roots transcended religion.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catholic
Adjective
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And the press was given virtually unlimited access (a big mistake, as American officials realized, and one that has not been repeated).—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Scott and Peggy Oppenheimer spent over $2,000 for the VIP treatment, which includes unlimited beverages.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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New coach with reshaped front office After missing the playoffs for the first time since 2006 in the 2022-23 season, president of hockey operations Brian Burke and general manager Ron Hextall were fired.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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There are hopes for a postseason push in 2027, when Bedard enters his fourth NHL season, but general manager Kyle Davidson may be pumping the brakes — for now.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In an offseason filled with anticipation as the Liberty — and most WNBA teams — awaited decisions on unrestricted free agents, Jones was the first major piece to re-sign with New York.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Russell Westbrook, Precious Achiuwa, Drew Eubanks and Doug McDermott will be unrestricted free agents.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Catholic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catholic. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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