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noun

Definition of encyclicalnext
as in letter
an official writing from the Pope to the Roman Catholic bishops

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adjective

as in catholic

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Recent Examples of encyclical
Noun
But last month in his first encyclical, Pope Leo XIV addressed the potential dangers of artificial intelligence. — Scott Neuman, NPR, 11 June 2026 That brings us to the Pope’s encyclical, which gives language to the danger underneath such a bargain. — Vilas Dhar, Time, 10 June 2026
Adjective
Here, Leo’s encyclical’s defense of human dignity is key. — Vilas Dhar, Time, 10 June 2026 In his latest encyclical, the pope issued an apology for the church’s failure to condemn slavery. — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for encyclical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encyclical
  1. letter
  2. catholic
  3. message
  4. inclusionary
  5. epistle
  6. general
  7. proclamation
  8. comprehensive
Noun
  • In a letter to SANDAG, a coalition of pro-development and transit groups have called on the agency to follow state guidance to include Solana Beach in the map and expand upzoning around Oceanside’s Transit Center.
    — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • On Thursday, the Instagram account for a lecture series in Newport Beach, CA posted a photo of what appeared to be a cease and desist letter from the surveillance technology company Flock Safety.
    — Jay Peters, The Verge, 11 July 2026
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Adjective
  • Paré-Poupart’s style gives his book a rambunctious spirit, a sense of a hungry, catholic mind at work.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
  • But our catholic mix also results in contradictions that can curdle into hypocrisy, in ways that feel familiarly Catholic.
    — Joe Mathews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Definition of catholic
Noun
  • The juxtaposition of the two messages illuminates the deepening faultlines and anxieties within the technological competition between the US and China, which the rapid rise of AI is only deepening.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • This story is based on dozens of interviews with Jean, her friends and colleagues, law enforcement officials, psychologists, academics and experts in the field of romance scams, as well as a review of more than 10,000 messages.
    — Juliet Linderman, Fortune, 16 July 2026
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Adjective
  • Mountain resort areas, by contrast, are leaders in inclusionary zoning, or trying to provide homes that are affordable across a range of incomes, even though that has become an increasingly difficult task, and often involves the luck of the draw, literally via a lottery.
    — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 17 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of inclusionary
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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
  • 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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Adjective
  • The county’s airports are financed through an enterprise fund rather than the county general fund.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • Additional construction will add 71 patient rooms and a Surgical Trauma Progressive Care Unit, which will provide care for patients who do not require intensive care, but are not stable enough for a general medical surgical unit.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Definition of general
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  • Henkin and his clients argue the proclamation violates the 1906 Antiquities Act, which allows presidents to protect public lands as national monuments but doesn’t grant them the authority to strip protections from existing monuments.
    — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Under the law, the governor would issue a proclamation calling for a special election.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Definition of proclamation
Adjective
  • Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections, flexible rewards and more.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • It should be noted that there are new auctions practically every month, so the data can change quite rapidly, but the following list represents a comprehensive picture of the 25 top whiskey sales to date.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 July 2026
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