clergypersons

plural of clergyperson

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clergypersons
Noun
  • There haven’t been any female popes, cardinals, archbishops or priests.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
  • So it was left to her to become one of the 15% of Shinto priests who are female.
    Pico Iyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • People of faith often embraced his work, and preachers sometimes cited it in sermons.
    Courier Journal staff, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Politicians and preachers denounced them for blasphemy, perversion, and their loud support for civil rights.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Clergypersons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clergypersons. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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