CONVENTUALS Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

conventuals

noun

plural of conventual

as in prioresses

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For the senior members of the order — two successive prioresses and the conflicted but maternal assistant prioress, Mother Marie — the role of self-abnegation is a deep moral mystery, one that takes a lifetime to fully understand.

— Joshua Kosman, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Oct. 2022

Definition of prioresses

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In the film, set in 1948 over the course of just seven days, Teresa — Mother Superior of the convent of the Sisters of Loreto — is in her late 30s.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
The story is set in Kolkata, India in August 1948, following Teresa, Mother Superior of the convent of the Sisters of Loreto, over the course of seven pivotal days for her.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2025

Definition of mother superior

Noun

What a theft of life and talent, and what a waste of care, quick-wittedness, and capability by Reverend Mother Constance.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025
Wiest will play the Reverend Mother Constance Mary Cabot, who is responsible for keeping her convent running and keeping the sisters safe in episode 7.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2025

Definition of Reverend Mother

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Haaland has become a social media phenomenon, with his own posts and memes from others turning even soccer novices into diehard fans.

— Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 13 July 2026
In 2026, the agency is again incentivizing participants with cash — there are separate categories for novices and professionals, each with their own prizes.

— Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of novices

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One of the nuns was allegedly killed by a demon appearing as a nun, and the other died by suicide to avoid being possessed by the evil force.

— Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
At some point, a pair of politically active nuns started hanging out at the Nash home, eventually leaving their formal nun habits, cast off as part of their activism, at the house.

— Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025

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