liturgical

adjective

Definition of liturgicalnext
as in sacramental

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Recent Examples of liturgical Leo presided over the service sitting off to the side of the altar on a white throne, wearing his formal red cape and liturgical stole and praying with a Rosary in his hands. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026 The solemn liturgical service included the Lord’s Passion from the Gospel of John. — Holly Andres, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026 During Holy Week, several major of days of worship will lead up to Easter — Christianity's most significant holiday which celebrates Jesus' resurrection and marks the start of a new liturgical year. — Jarrod Wardwell, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026 The Kimbell show foregrounds how these works were used in the devotional and liturgical life of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. — Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for liturgical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liturgical
  1. sacramental
  2. ritual
  3. spiritual
  4. religious
  5. ceremonial
  6. priestly
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  • More than a century ago, French Catholic missionaries introduced winemaking to northern Yunnan, producing vines for sacramental wine and leaving behind a legacy that blends European techniques with local Tibetan culture.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The sacramental palms can be kept at home and returned to church or nature, but should not to be thrown away, the Archdiocese noted.
    — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Definition of sacramental
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  • In that context, a twice-daily cup of tea feels less like a beverage and more like the kind of ritual many consumers are looking for.
    — Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • During the making of the work, González traveled to the Caribbean and visited ritual spaces associated with Santería and Candomblé, two Afro-syncretic religions.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of ritual
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  • Between these firsthand testimonies from veterans, his own medical miracle, and the spiritual experience, Perry became convinced that helping legitimize ibogaine should be his life’s mission.
    — Michelle Lhooq, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
  • His research has included brain scans of people in prayer, meditation, rituals, and trance states, as well as surveys of people's spiritual experiences and attitudes.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of spiritual
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  • Daurawa said all the couples had undergone screening and counseling before the ceremony and that all religious and legal requirements had been fulfilled.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The city today is excluded from hosting hundreds of religious, political, labor, sports and industry events each year due to lack of hotel beds.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of religious
Adjective
  • Throughout the service, Imane carried a traditional umbrella symbolizing protection, while Patrick carried a ceremonial sword representing strength and responsibility.
    — Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Sugar confronts her at a ceremonial funeral for the unknown deceased, a fittingly dramatic setting for our guy to have the final word as FBI agents roll up on the assemblywoman.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of ceremonial
Adjective
  • Parsi priesthood is hereditary, meaning all the boys here have been born into priestly families.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
  • Before heading to seminary and taking up the priestly collar, Borba enjoyed red carpets and professional acclaim for his business acumen.
    — David Begnaud, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Definition of priestly

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