as in holiness
the quality or state of being spiritually pure or virtuous
they say that cleanliness is next to godliness
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Noun
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Pope Leo’s election has instantly made the rituals of the Vatican feel a touch more familiar to Americans—and perhaps made the idea of holiness feel a touch more attainable.—
Christopher Hale,
Time,
9 May 2025 -
In life, Pope Francis caught the world’s attention with his humility and his holiness.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Annie’s costumes feel almost like armor, rooted in spirituality.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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Pluto retrograde begins May 4th at 11:27 a.m. EST, activating your sector of spirituality and the subconscious.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Godliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godliness. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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