deacons

plural of deacon

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Recent Examples of deacons Thirty-two deacons from around the world were being ordained that day. Kristine Tran, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deacons
Noun
  • The investigation involves local police, priests, and a house of God.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Before ever encountering the Warrens, Valak took out a convent, murdered some priests, and possessed a very hot Frenchman.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Law enforcement had detained 11 preachers that were approaching shoppers at a local mall.
    Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 28 Aug. 2025

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“Deacons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deacons. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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