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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Recent Examples of godliness
At its core, this transit is a reminder that clarity is power and in Virgo’s world, cleanliness really is next to godliness.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Cowliness is next to godliness.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2025
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Cowliness is next to godliness.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for godliness
Noun
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Groups supporting a candidate for sainthood campaign to publicize their holiness.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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For instance, the fruit’s holiness is signaled in the Pentateuch.—
Demir Alp,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Aug. 2025
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Though his characters tend to sidestep spirituality, Wilson doesn't and is often ruminating on life, death and whatever follows.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Behind much of Pärt’s popularity – and his listeners’ devotion – is his engagement with sacred Christian texts and Orthodox Christian spirituality.—
Jeffers Engelhardt,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Godliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godliness. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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