as in church
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church
when people find out she's a member of the clergy, they suddenly change their manner
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Recent Examples of clergy
Some clergy who have been exposed to these medicines in the past few years are advocating their use for gaining mystical insights.
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Pardis Mahdavi, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2025
Reeves, Singleton Snyder and the five other ministers who spoke Thursday also delivered a letter to Sanders' office in the Capitol signed by more than 40 Arkansas clergy belonging to numerous Christian denominations as well as Jewish and Buddhist faith leaders.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Aug. 2025
One of those events was a reception for clergy members, hosted at Gracie on April 4, 2024, that was attended by the mayor, who delivered remarks, photos posted by his office show.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
In that iteration, the group will partner with teachers, business leaders and members of the clergy to support literacy instruction in the district, Leonard said.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025
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Pardis Mahdavi, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2025
Reeves, Singleton Snyder and the five other ministers who spoke Thursday also delivered a letter to Sanders' office in the Capitol signed by more than 40 Arkansas clergy belonging to numerous Christian denominations as well as Jewish and Buddhist faith leaders.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Aug. 2025
One of those events was a reception for clergy members, hosted at Gracie on April 4, 2024, that was attended by the mayor, who delivered remarks, photos posted by his office show.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
In that iteration, the group will partner with teachers, business leaders and members of the clergy to support literacy instruction in the district, Leonard said.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clergy
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Roberson, leader of the church since 2023, has also opened the doors of the Cathedral from Monday-Saturday for tours, prayers or anyone walking by who needs a quick respite from the Miami heat.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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One recent Sunday evening, about 200 filled a Cincinnati church where preachers from several faith backgrounds urged them to demand his freedom.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Vatican observers have long speculated that Francis saw Prevost as a potential successor, especially given his rapid rise and central role in shaping the modern episcopate.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The selection of Bishop McElroy, whose diocese has never been led by a cardinal, sends a message about the pope’s wish for a more liberal orientation for the U.S. episcopate.—
Francis X. Rocca,
WSJ,
29 May 2022
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“Clergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clergy. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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