as in bishop
a person who is in charge of a Christian parish
The curate met with the bishop in the cathedral.
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Recent Examples of curate
Vesta curates vetted deals, structures co-investments, and builds brand and growth infrastructure to protect downside and boost upside.
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The app aggregates and curates options for watching live sports and is free to consumers.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Belmont and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame have a partnership to curate artwork, memorabilia and artifacts — including charcoal prints of inductees like Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, Johnny Cash, Harlan Howard and Kris Kristofferson on a gallery wall.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
As artistic director of Louisville Ballet, Krutzkamp will shape the company’s artistic vision, curate and choreograph productions, as well as mentor dancers and collaborate closely with the ballet staff.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The app aggregates and curates options for watching live sports and is free to consumers.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Belmont and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame have a partnership to curate artwork, memorabilia and artifacts — including charcoal prints of inductees like Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, Johnny Cash, Harlan Howard and Kris Kristofferson on a gallery wall.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
As artistic director of Louisville Ballet, Krutzkamp will shape the company’s artistic vision, curate and choreograph productions, as well as mentor dancers and collaborate closely with the ballet staff.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curate
Noun
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After the stabbing of a bishop at a church in Sydney in April 2024, an Australian judge ruled that X must block access to a video showing the attack.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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The senior bishop and other leaders of the House of God church, which is a part of the Pentecostal denomination, were gathered at the complex for a three-day leadership summit.—
Lauren Costantino
September 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Aquila recently spoke to the Denver Catholic, the archdiocese’s official publication, about his retirement and his time serving as Denver’s archbishop.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
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Our research began as a spin-off from a film called Mission: Joy—Finding Happiness in Troubled Times, in which the 14th Dalai Lama and the late archbishop Desmond Tutu talked about their friendship and offered lessons on creating joy for oneself and others regardless of circumstances.—
Emiliana Simon-Thomas,
Scientific American,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Established in 1506, the Swiss Guard's mission is to always guard and protect the pope and his official residence, the Apostolic Palace, as well as cardinals who gather during the papal conclave.—
Katie Kindelan,
ABC News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement His speech was another signal that the new pope, whose views on many issues remain unclear, is likely to take the same hardline stance on climate change as his predecessor.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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As for the rector’s other housemates – a pair of scene-stealing dachshunds – Lewis is happily resigned to being upstaged.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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More than two dozen UVA Health leaders signed a letter to the university's rector and interim president, asking them to give Rosner the permanent position, the organization said in a news release.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, cousin Edmund, an aspiring clergyman, falls under the charms of Mary Crawford, written by Austen as a charming but immoral woman.—
Emily Zarevich,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Sep. 2025
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Blanc seeks to interview alongside another clergyman (O'Connor, 35).—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The archdiocese’s vicar general, the Rev. John Riley, has been appointed as the parish’s temporary administrator, the archdiocese said.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
22 Sep. 2025
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Aquila served as a parochial vicar in two parishes from 1976 to 1982 and then as pastor at Denver’s Guardian Angels Parish from 1982 to 1987.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jerome Taylor is pastor of Eastgate Baptist Church in Burton, located next door to Sanford's house.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The victims included the senior pastor, Clementa Pinckney.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Reverend Leah Daughtry is national presiding prelate of The House of the Lord Churches, co-convenor of Power Rising, author, and political strategist, having served as chief of staff of the DNC, CEO of the 2008 and 2016 Democratic Conventions, and an at-large member of the DNC.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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In the first half of the 20th Century, European powers commonly worked to influence the conclave ballots through their prelates and ambassadors.—
Time,
Time,
7 May 2025
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“Curate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curate. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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