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
  • Nonlinear editing changed how films are cut; digital cinematography changed how they are shot and reviewed; visual effects and virtual production made once-impractical images possible.
    — Partner Content, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • That would be impractical in Soho and unthinkable in Times Square.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of impractical
Adjective
  • But expecting new technologies to be drop-in ready and price-competitive from the get-go is unrealistic, said Priyana Khanna, innovation director of scaling at the innovation platform Fashion for Good.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Burnham estimated that the same strategy for 114 would cost perhaps $100 million or more, making such a blunt approach unrealistic.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of unrealistic
Adjective
  • At least, that’s the utopian vision many experts now hope for.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Just like there are today, there were doomers and skeptics, utopian boosters and scientists pleading for calm.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 18 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
  • What was once a contemporary exploration of horror has become a sentimental aesthetic, with this particular version of 2011 looking ironically idealistic because younger viewers never had to live inside it.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In a sentimental moment before Game 2 of the Wild Card Series, Bellinger caught the ceremonial first pitch from his father, Clay Bellinger, who played for the Yankees from 1999-2001.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of sentimental

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“Messianic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/messianic. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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