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Recent Examples of messianic
As many question the fairness and neutrality of political systems, the model of an ideal leader shifts from the administrative back to the messianic.
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Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 17 May 2025
That sort of rhetoric might land better coming from a more traditional teachers union focused mainly on the classroom, but not from this messianic group of ultra-leftists.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
The ayatollahs have deprived the country of a prosperous civil society, channelling resources instead into militarism and messianic fantasy.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
By contrast, Israel’s unplanned war in Gaza has seen no such resolution and steadily devolved into a messianic power grab by Israel’s far right.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 13 June 2025
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Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 17 May 2025
That sort of rhetoric might land better coming from a more traditional teachers union focused mainly on the classroom, but not from this messianic group of ultra-leftists.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
The ayatollahs have deprived the country of a prosperous civil society, channelling resources instead into militarism and messianic fantasy.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
By contrast, Israel’s unplanned war in Gaza has seen no such resolution and steadily devolved into a messianic power grab by Israel’s far right.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for messianic
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His communication with the fans is also part of the job — especially in an era where zealous fans can easily trace an artist’s location because of social media, or put a phone in front of their faces demanding selfies.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
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The pair sought to build and harness a population of people passionate about health and nourishment and zealous about respecting and caring for the land.—
Penny E Schwartz,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Researchers note that due to terrain and cost challenges, large-scale machines are often impractical, prompting research into compact, robotic pruning solutions.—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Because reaching 75 local prosecutors around the state on short notice was impractical, Moody opted to hear unopposed arguments from Southern Legacy of Life, formerly known as ARORA (Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency), before issuing the temporary injunction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Social media can create unrealistic expectations for what early-career earners can afford, says Allocca.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
12 Aug. 2025
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In February 2025, in her PEOPLE cover story, the actress spoke about the entertainment industry's unrealistic beauty standards.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Rather than bringing us together into one utopian public square and fostering a healthy exchange of ideas, these platforms too often create filter bubbles or echo chambers.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
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In one scene, Branko, a ghost, walks passively across a border without being stopped – a utopian ideal in itself.—
Sonya Vseliubska,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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The sentimental choice only made the moment even more special, with William explaining why the sapphire piece was so close to his heart.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Then the camera transitions to a framed portrait of Simpson’s Nordberg, prompting Moses Jones’ Nordberg Jr. to break the fourth wall, shake his head and not deliver his own sentimental moment.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Messianic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/messianic. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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