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
This devotional journal from DaySpring invites you to reflect for 100 days on different Bible verses.
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025
Each missive includes art, music, poetry, a devotional writing and a piece of scripture that all relate to each other and revolve around themes of hope, peace, joy and love.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
Yes, risk can feel almost devotional.
—Cindy Sherman, ARTnews.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Ambani’s collection consists mostly of traditional Indian arts, like a 56-foot-tall Pichwai painting—a 400-year-old devotional art form from Nathdwara, in Rajasthan, primarily featuring the life and teachings of Krishna—titled Kamal Kunj (2019–20), by Raghunandan Sharma and Nathdwara artists.
—Shreejaya Nair, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025
Each missive includes art, music, poetry, a devotional writing and a piece of scripture that all relate to each other and revolve around themes of hope, peace, joy and love.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
Yes, risk can feel almost devotional.
—Cindy Sherman, ARTnews.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Ambani’s collection consists mostly of traditional Indian arts, like a 56-foot-tall Pichwai painting—a 400-year-old devotional art form from Nathdwara, in Rajasthan, primarily featuring the life and teachings of Krishna—titled Kamal Kunj (2019–20), by Raghunandan Sharma and Nathdwara artists.
—Shreejaya Nair, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotional
Adjective
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In general, historical and religious scholars don't put much stock in it.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Conclave received largely positive reviews from religious experts for its largely accurate portrayal of the election process, and also won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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While the team of researchers hailed the success of the telescope, the road to its construction was marked by years of protests against the placement of yet another massive device on what many native Hawaiians view as sacred land.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
3 May 2025
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Leave it to Taurus Season — the first Earth sign of the astrological year — to give us a bit more sacred stillness and space to just be.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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This fatigue is more spiritual, a weariness of the soul, an exhaustion of the mind.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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These remedies are considered more catalytic and fast-acting, supporting emotional strength, spiritual growth, and clarity in facing modern challenges.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The announcement was issued by Archbishop Diego Ravelli, the master of papal liturgical ceremonies.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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The liturgical garments – such as robes, stoles and hats – worn by the pope and other Christian church officials are known as vestments.—
Christopher Watson,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Devotional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotional. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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