messianic

adjective

Definition of messianicnext
as in zealous

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Recent Examples of messianic Some lauded the 31-year-old as an almost messianic figure, while others compared him to a Nazi. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 2 June 2026 Next episode is the series finale, and Euphoria might finally deliver Rue’s redemption, or expose her messianic ambitions as a tragic delusion. — Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 But Jason Sobel, the adviser in question, is more accurately described as a messianic rabbi, a member of what is generally considered a Protestant sect that recognizes the divinity of Christ. — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 May 2026 Perhaps one day, Washington will learn that the best advice comes from the steady Gulf monarchies, not from an Israeli prime minister facing prosecution who is part of a messianic coalition. — Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for messianic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for messianic
  1. zealous
  2. impractical
  3. unrealistic
  4. utopian
  5. crusading
  6. sentimental
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  • Kennedy’s fringe beliefs, such as his zealous anti-vaccine views, his rejection of germ theory, and his false claim that 5G is damaging our brains and causing cancer.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026
  • But the constant remains the indomitable Mahomes, whose zealous return from knee surgery reflects his rare competitive spirit.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of zealous
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  • Contributor Yelena Moroz Alpert tested the bed in her son’s bedroom, where limited floor space made adding another dresser or nightstand impractical.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Modeling this electric power interface between Maryland and PJM to create a vision is simply impractical.
    — Alex Pavlak, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of impractical
Adjective
  • And, as Issa Rae’s Insecure continues to teach us 10 years after its October 9, 2016 HBO premiere, hella unrealistic.
    — Stacy-Ann Ellis, VIBE.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Most administrations understand a team can’t win big every year; with the transfer portal and players pursuing cash, and talent spread out among more teams, winning a conference title every season is unrealistic.
    — Mac Engel October 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of unrealistic
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  • As with many early American utopian communities, their ranks diminished after the Civil War, but a small band of Shakers has persisted at Sabbathday.
    — Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Bacon’s own utopian fantasy The New Atlantis imagines a brave technocratic future, and seemingly predicts everything from submarines to genetic modification and the internet.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of utopian
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  • The United States went to war in 2001 and 2003 with a very moralistic, very crusading view of war, a very black-and-white view that there were good guys and bad guys, and America would wield the swift sword of justice.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
Definition of crusading
Adjective
  • His love of pop music stems from its timeless appeal and sentimental undertones.
    — Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026
  • However, they’re given an earnest, if sometimes overly sentimental, airing here thanks to Ueda’s personal connection to the material.
    — Katie Rife, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of sentimental

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“Messianic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/messianic. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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