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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
  • South Africa, with their feisty but ingenious coach Rassie Erasmus, in charge since 2018, have continued their dynasty through set-piece power and zealous defensive pressure.
    — Daniel Gallan, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Moore plays Mona Friedman, a meek housewife who hasn’t sung in front of anyone since church choir and is unexpectedly cast in a community-theater production — then transforms into a zealous method actor willing to wage war over a marginal role.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of zealous
Adjective
  • The denominator includes greater speed, capacity and outputs that were once impractical.
    — Hemant Kapadia, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The shoes, which consist of little more than a leather heel cap laced around the foot, feel almost deliberately impractical.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of impractical
Adjective
  • While laudable, these are seen by many as unrealistic, given the current geopolitical landscape.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026
  • When organizations imposed unrealistic restrictions to protect company systems and data, users found workarounds.
    — David Matalon, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of unrealistic
Adjective
  • The service industry reached a level of convenience that still seems almost utopian.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • These advocates, in many cases, aren’t concerned about those issues, and believe that if humanity somehow survives the AI age, we are headed for a utopian future full of abundant health and scientific breakthroughs.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 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
  • Call me sentimental, but an epiphany at a table can linger for a long time.
    — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Over the 28 years since its release, the original Practical Magic, despite its dismal reviews and middling box-office reception, has accrued a sentimental affection from fans.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of sentimental

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“Messianic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/messianic. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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