messianic

adjective

Definition of messianicnext
as in zealous

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Recent Examples of messianic 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 The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light is a religious movement based largely on messianic prophecy intertwined with conspiracy theories. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 29 Apr. 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
Adjective
  • Holding it together is Walters’ voice, at once becalmed and zealous.
    — Alfred Soto, Pitchfork, 24 June 2026
  • Dunk, Welly and Shirm are on the interplanetary run from a zealous-yet-inept officer of the law named Zandro.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 June 2026
Definition of zealous
Adjective
  • Due to their smaller size, developers hope they can be manufactured more efficiently and deployed in places where large nuclear plants would be impractical.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
  • As a result, face-to-face interactions at bank branches are increasingly impractical.
    — Eyal Lifshitz, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of impractical
Adjective
  • Mikesell said the cost of Miami real estate makes recreating that studio complex unrealistic now.
    — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
  • The approach more often than not promotes unhealthy beauty standards and unrealistic expectations for teens.
    — Sienna Feliciano, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of unrealistic
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  • When The Arithmetic Flips​ This is not a utopian question anymore.
    — Santiago Gowland, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • These two masters of image management provided colliding—utopian versus dystopian—scenes at contrasting Fourth of July weekend mega events.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 8 July 2026
Definition of utopian
Adjective
  • 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
  • There’s too much family trauma to make this a sentimental reunion.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • In astrology, Cancer is known for its deeply protective instincts, sentimental nature and emotional attachment to memory.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of sentimental

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“Messianic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/messianic. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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