encyclical 1 of 2

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
The encyclical has attracted serious attention from secular quarters as well. — Michael Posner, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 In a separate audience Friday, Leo met with participants in a conference at the Vatican’s environmental educational center named for Francis’ 2015 encyclical. — ABC News, 20 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
  • Outside of Europe, so far only Jordan – one of a handful of countries not to have signed a letter of support for Infantino’s reelection prior to this crisis – has publicly called for Infantino’s resignation.
    — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Control Without Custody Vienna did not have to send that letter.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of letter
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
  • In 1646, Catholic bishop Juan de Palafox y Mendoza donated his own collection of books to be accessible to all, which is why the Biblioteca Palafoxiana is recognized as the first public library in the Americas.
    — Zanny Merullo, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026
Definition of catholic
Noun
  • While this loss leaves a silence that words can never fill, farewell messages adorned a growing memorial for both Mikey and Millie, where tributes of light were offered to them.
    — Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Group similar tasks, write the list, and handle the message that prevents confusion later.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of message
Adjective
  • However, the Netherland Place home was bound by Denver’s inclusionary housing ordinance, which sets affordability covenants on some homes.
    — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 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
Noun
  • 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
Definition of epistle
Adjective
  • This somewhat surprised me given the general expense of things these days.
    — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Revenue from licensing of shows and films to streaming platforms has softened amid a general industry downturn over the past few years, while other categories of residuals have continued their longer downward trend.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of general
Noun
  • That is why the recent proclamation of August as Ukrainian Independence Month in Illinois matters.
    — Lidia Pilecky, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The group was emotional as council members read out a proclamation honoring Parady.
    — Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of proclamation
Adjective
  • Lake Station will modernize its comprehensive plan, zoning code, and economic development strategy to unlock development and investment potential.
    — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The ultimate goal was to establish a permissible exposure limit for humans on the Red Planet by compiling a comprehensive set of expert perspectives regarding Martian dust toxicology, exposure pathways and mitigation strategies.
    — Leonard David, Space.com, 5 Aug. 2026
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