as in spirituality
the quality or state of being spiritually pure or virtuous
known throughout the world for his holiness, the prophet was visited daily by hundreds of pilgrims
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Recent Examples of holiness
The outer appearances distracted me from the inner holiness.
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Rabbi Jack Engel, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
However, Christianity honored the holiness of these transgender saints.
—Sarah Barringer, The Conversation, 27 May 2025
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
All these men have the right combination of assets, holiness, organizational skills, ability to evangelize.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2025
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Rabbi Jack Engel, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
However, Christianity honored the holiness of these transgender saints.
—Sarah Barringer, The Conversation, 27 May 2025
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
All these men have the right combination of assets, holiness, organizational skills, ability to evangelize.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holiness
Noun
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Rather than a set of cosmic beliefs, many people treat astrology as a tool — part spirituality, part cultural practice, part entertainment and part language for understanding themselves and others.—
Christopher P. Scheitle,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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The latest season transported viewers to Thailand, where the latest batch of glamorous guests (played by Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey, Carrie Coon, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Walton Goggins and many more) encountered enlightenment, spirituality and death.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The existential gripes from older generations about the sanctity of live show experiences seem to misunderstand the moment.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Republicans used to stand for restraint and order, devoted to the sanctity of markets and the stability of institutions.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This deep connection between trees and morality is further evidenced in a trope of Western literature in which humans are transformed into trees, sometimes as an embodiment of sin.—
Ellen Walker,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
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Rebecca Ferguson stars as Captain Olivia Walker, a senior White House official tasked with keeping the government functioning as panic sets in, while Idris Elba plays a top national security adviser who must balance strategy with morality.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At its core, this transit is a reminder that clarity is power and in Virgo’s world, cleanliness really is next to godliness.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Cowliness is next to godliness.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
11 Aug. 2025
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Through countless binges and marathons, the NBC sitcom has built up a fan devotion that borders on religious.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
3 Sep. 2025
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For the occasion, de Caunes revives one of his popular characters, a diehard redneck rock ’n’ roll fan whose taste for tall tales is matched only by his genuine devotion to music.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Holiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holiness. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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