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as in pious
showing a devotion to God and to a life of virtue
a godly and humble man who will be richly rewarded in the next world
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as in divine
of, relating to, or being God
a godly voice from the heavens commanded him to build an ark
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Recent Examples of godly
Brandi Carlile begins her new album with a verse raising the issue of mortality, and the question of what a godly design for these fleeting lives might be, if any at all.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Normally, people who get to wear that godly robe need more proof that someone isn’t capable enough before agreeing to that kind of action.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
Her life and legacy — including her relationship with her godly father — is crucial to the season 2 story, based on Riordan's second novel, Sea of Monsters.
—EW.com, 22 July 2025
The problem of institutions of higher education churning out not godly patriots, but decadent ingrates, has been with us for a very long time.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Normally, people who get to wear that godly robe need more proof that someone isn’t capable enough before agreeing to that kind of action.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
Her life and legacy — including her relationship with her godly father — is crucial to the season 2 story, based on Riordan's second novel, Sea of Monsters.
—EW.com, 22 July 2025
The problem of institutions of higher education churning out not godly patriots, but decadent ingrates, has been with us for a very long time.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for godly
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Singh, who would be our local guide, always wore the five traits of a pious Sikh man — uncut hair (symbolizing strength and holiness and topped by the identifying turban), a steel bracelet, wooden comb, sheathed dagger and a baggy undergarment dating back to the Sikhs’ warrior days on horses.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
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In the old days, when Muslims had a great civilization, their smart and pious people also got paid for being smart and pious.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Our divine James Wilkie, Loretta, and Tabitha, oh God.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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The designer considered how this figure, both human and divine, transforms the object of desire into a cultural power.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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During the event, breakout sessions included discussions about navigating religious observance in the military, creating a Jewish community while on duty, and how to have successful military relationships.—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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Not only are our religious differences analogous to relating to any kind of difference, but there is so much religious influence in American society.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Tens of thousands of Palestinians gathered under heavy Israeli restrictions at Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa Mosque compound for the first Friday prayers of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, including some who were allowed to enter from the occupied West Bank.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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This week marks the start of the holy month of Ramadan, and millions of Muslims across the globe will begin spiritual journeys, which for many will include a daily fast—abstaining from all food and drink, including water—during daylight hours.—
Devinder Bains,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Pack, like the rest of his family, is a devout Christian.—
Jamie Landers,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Gibbstown native came from a devout Roman Catholic family.—
Joe Holden,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The holiday began as a time for feasting and to honor household and heavenly deities, as well as ancestors.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Sold to Menemsha, genuinely tense and gorgeously shot, highlighting the heavenly mountains and a historical hell.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Jerry was on the afterlife side and the spiritual side, and Bob was on the earth side.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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Hundreds of residents in Tangerang, a city outside the capital, Jakarta, flock to the Cisadane River to wash their hair with rice straw shampoo and welcome the fasting month with a symbolic spiritual cleansing.—
Mariam Fam,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … OPINION NICOLE VELASCO & ERIN MERSINO – America's churches under siege as violence increasingly invades sacred ground.—
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FOXNews.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Ramadan, one of the most sacred times of the year, is part of the five pillars of Islam.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Godly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godly. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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