friars

Definition of friarsnext
plural of friar

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for friars
Noun
  • But those states also have Republican governors, who would have raised holy hell if their constituents had been menaced by these roving mobs of mendicants.
    Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 28 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The men will join a long procession of clerics in the walk to the main altar.
    Tony Aiello, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
  • She was nominated by a 17-member commission composed of clerics and lay people and her appointment was confirmed by King Charles III, who is the supreme governor of the church.
    Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Through the program, Houston learned about history, especially African American history, and met preachers and evangelists in the community.
    Kamal Morgan February 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Marcos briefly suspended habeas corpus and blamed his sclerotic economy on the agitations of leftist rebels, students, journalists, and preachers.
    Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Two thousand people are expected to attend, including numerous religious figures such as bishops, priests and deacons.
    Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Early Christians cited menstruation as the reason for not allowing female deacons or priests.
    Megan Bryson, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Friars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friars. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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