as in letter
an official writing from the Pope to the Roman Catholic bishops
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Recent Examples of encyclical
Andrew R. Chow, Time, 27 May 2026
Johnson plans to focus his one-on-one with Leo on the pope’s sweeping encyclical released Monday that condemned the Holy See’s role in legitimizing slavery, while cautioning the public that today’s reliance on artificial intelligence could spell a new form of colonialism.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Already the encyclical letter is being interpreted by many as a clear and concise retort to Silicon Valley about the future of civilization.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 May 2026
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Noun
Advertisement Potential impact Whether Pope Leo’s encyclical actually has an impact on the direction of AI is very much to be determined.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 27 May 2026
Johnson plans to focus his one-on-one with Leo on the pope’s sweeping encyclical released Monday that condemned the Holy See’s role in legitimizing slavery, while cautioning the public that today’s reliance on artificial intelligence could spell a new form of colonialism.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
Adjective
The pope’s encyclical builds on the work already done by the Vatican on AI, including a dialogue with Silicon valley over the last decade and a push for greater regulation.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Already the encyclical letter is being interpreted by many as a clear and concise retort to Silicon Valley about the future of civilization.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encyclical
Noun
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Share your opinion about this story in a letter to the editor, which could be published online and in print.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Palace said the film serves as a love letter to the England team and its fans, celebrating the pride and unity across the country brought on by soccer, and the film’s intentionally fast and gritty pace highlights England team’s attacking style of play.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Of course, anyone following Yungblud’s career already knows his tastes are catholic.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, Protestant leaders joined their Catholic counterparts at one recent meeting with Anthropic.—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Players wear social justice messages, speak openly on political issues, and frequently use their platforms to advocate for social causes.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The prosecutor claimed in court that Brooten accessed his Facebook account, read his conversations with other women, saved copies of the messages in a folder and also accessed Facebook's blocking settings, the newspaper reported.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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In addition to approving new services fees on May 19, the City Council unanimously approved a temporary inclusionary housing in-lieu fee.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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The admissions process alone is expensive and often more exclusionary than inclusionary.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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The main theme of the letters over time emphasizes long-term value creation, but the epistles have drawn criticism from the political left and right.—
byDebbie Carlson,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Mar. 2026
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For example, in several Epistles, the apostle Paul speaks often about the Christian hope in God through Jesus Christ.—
Joanne M. Pierce,
The Conversation,
20 Jan. 2026
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That's our mission now is to help other DIYers learn how to do more on their project, from general contracting all the way through some of the actual construction elements.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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There are chances to take a deep dive into various history or literature classes beyond general education requirements, or for students to discover their passions or potential career pathways, Ellman said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Texas was the last Confederate state to have the proclamation announced.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Mayor Marty Maloney will then deliver a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month in Park Ridge.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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California’s housing reforms in recent years have been among the most comprehensive in the country.—
Christina Mojica,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
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The coach declares her team’s strategies as the best and most comprehensive in the country.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Encyclical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encyclical. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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