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Recent Examples of messianic
If Alexander was the progenitor of the messianic imperialism that Putin expresses today, Alexander’s most imaginative acolytes were poets and novelists, not his court propagandists.
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James Verini, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2025
For starters, the messianic allegory of Dune aligns well with Spartacus’ tale of ancient Rome and the title character’s status as a savior of his people.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
People who were skeptical of this all-consuming love fest were viewed as crazy racists and messianic fanatics.
—Uri Kurlianchik, National Review, 25 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, the childhood of Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd), introduced as a messianic figure, sets the stage for the trilogy’s central tragedy.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 15 Feb. 2025
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James Verini, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2025
For starters, the messianic allegory of Dune aligns well with Spartacus’ tale of ancient Rome and the title character’s status as a savior of his people.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
People who were skeptical of this all-consuming love fest were viewed as crazy racists and messianic fanatics.
—Uri Kurlianchik, National Review, 25 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, the childhood of Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd), introduced as a messianic figure, sets the stage for the trilogy’s central tragedy.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for messianic
Adjective
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And yet every spring passionate hockey fans, or zealous NHL front office executives, watch Stanley Cup playoff games with the conviction that this time both the sport and the league is moving up.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2025
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In Seattle, Ellie and Dina find themselves amid a brutal battle between the zealous Seraphites and a ruthless militia.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Real estate investments, including rental properties, (DSTs) with cash if a 1031 exchange is impractical, or real estate investment trusts (REITs), can produce regular income through rental payments.—
Fred Hubler,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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This highly contentious deal was criticized for being inhumane and impractical at the time.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Some lawmakers, however, called Trump’s proposal unrealistic.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
5 May 2025
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The Messi/Ronaldo period has created what is an unrealistic perception of what greatness is.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Hanson sees the rise of dance pop in the US as reflective of utopian desires in the face of economic recession.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
11 May 2025
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The Paris Climate Accord is a kind of utopian desire.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Whether preserving the original design (like Adrienne Bailon in 2019) or creatively recycling it (as Troian Bellisario did at the 2020 Golden Globes), these sentimental pieces are finding new life.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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While the highlight of the weekend is usually the Dragon Boat Races — which have drawn competitors and crowds since 1991 — the sentimental favorite is the water lantern release onto the lake.—
Edwin Goei,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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“Messianic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/messianic. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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