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
However, Christianity honored the holiness of these transgender saints.
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Sarah Barringer, The Conversation, 27 May 2025
G‑d’s purpose in creating the world was that all of creation be sanctified, imbuing it with holiness and spirituality.
—Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 20 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
In life, Pope Francis caught the world’s attention with his humility and his holiness.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Barringer, The Conversation, 27 May 2025
G‑d’s purpose in creating the world was that all of creation be sanctified, imbuing it with holiness and spirituality.
—Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 20 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
In life, Pope Francis caught the world’s attention with his humility and his holiness.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holiness
Noun
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But the aura of deep spirituality and tangible, 1,000-year history is impressive.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Aug. 2025
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The first half of the week has you deep in reflection, as the Aries Moon activates your spirituality and closure zone.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Improbably, Netanyahu seems to have forgotten the most critical characteristic of the Jewish faith: the sanctity of life.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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In the decade following the 1979 Islamic revolution, our education had consisted of little more than ideological sermons about the glory of Islam, the significance of doing prayers in time and the sanctity of Ayatollah Khomeini.—
Amir Ahmadi Arian,
The Dial,
10 June 2025
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Its creation reflected not just morality, but also the practical fears and self-interests of nations.—
Stephen Herzog,
The Conversation,
1 Aug. 2025
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Its specter can, overnight, reframe a conflict that already has cost 60,000 lives, and fueled tense global debates on morality, antisemitism, the laws of war.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Duke proved his devotion to Gladys by suggesting that Lady Sarah find her own place to live.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
3 Aug. 2025
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While Simone and Roberta toe a dangerous line and train for a marathon together, Simone’s husband and fellow professor Ethan transgresses with the department’s secretary, despite his devotion to his wife.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Holiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holiness. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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