as in religious
of, relating to, or used in the practice or worship services of a religion a religious bookstore with an extensive stock of devotional literature

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Recent Examples of devotional In Egypt, at the ancient Orthodox monastery of Saint Catherine at Mount Sinai is an icon of Peter holding the keys from the 6th century, which was used in devotional practices. Elizabeth Dias, New York Times, 8 May 2025 The requirements and ethos of the order are traced to the fifth century St. Augustine of Hippo, one of the theological and devotional giants of early Christianity. Vanessa Gera, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025 This is certainly true with regard to his chastity, which Catholic writers extol in devotional literature. Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025 Hotel guests can also join an evening aarti (a ritual of light, music, and prayer) at the nearby Ram Mandir for an insight into Kathmandu’s devotional culture. Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for devotional
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Adjective
  • The high court found that the law had no secular purpose but served a plainly religious purpose.
    CBS News, CBS News, 20 June 2025
  • At a religious forum in Nairobi this month, Ruto called upon church leaders to encourage youth members to take up overseas job opportunities, part of a wider strategy to meet his administration’s official target of sending 1 million Kenyans per year overseas.
    Martin K.N Siele, semafor.com, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • For five days, the city erupts into epic water battles, the Grand Parade of floats, live concerts, EDM zones, drone shows, and sacred Buddhist ceremonies.
    Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
  • Is my poetry equal to something so sacred and timeless?
    Literary Hub June 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • For many, rocking garments and accessories that reflect the richness of Black history while moving in rhythm to the soundtracks of the holiday’s celebration was not just a necessary reprieve, but a spiritual embrace.
    Essence, Essence, 24 June 2025
  • Today’s immersive venues like the $2.3 billion Sphere in Las Vegas, where Dead & Company now hold extended residencies, owe a direct spiritual and technological debt.
    Noah Eckstein, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • While use of the Latin Mass remains a flash point, a controversy in the rapidly growing Diocese of Charlotte, N.C., has raised questions about the status of other liturgical traditions and symbols.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 June 2025
  • Some dresses recall chasubles, aka the outermost liturgical vestment worn by clery to celebrate the Eucharist.
    Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025

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“Devotional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotional. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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