mitzvah

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Recent Examples of mitzvah Yeah, so the bar mitzvah was on our birthday — which is March 14 — a month ago. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026 Its symbolism is also meant to teach us to support others who could, in turn, perform mitzvahs (good deeds). Parents Editors, Parents, 13 Dec. 2025 The commandment, or mitzvah, of Hanukkah is to light the menorah with family or friends at home. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Dec. 2025 An iconic disco-pop outfit with a crossover hit often understood to be about gay cruising that has become a global sports-and-bar-mitzvah anthem. Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mitzvah
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Noun
  • Anedda’s capacity to turn perspectives around by narrating unwritten angles in the same story is her most characteristic gift.
    Wallis Wilde-Menozzi, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
  • According to the committee’s report, Edwards invited young female staffers to dinner and strip clubs, gave them gifts, wrote them notes, and repeatedly tried to see them.
    Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • At a time filled with so much sadness, your kindness has reminded me that there is still so much good in humanity.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Her flop of a debate performance left her sounding like someone with no vision or kindness — career suicide for someone who has made her reputation on both traits.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Among the things the neighborhood would stand to benefit from, De La Torre said, are financial and legal support for street vendors who keep the commerce district alive, drug treatment programs, and housing assistance.
    Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The assistance, which helps pay for basic needs such as housing and food, would nearly double under a new policy.
    Ted Hesson, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Wesseh said Liberia’s development needs may have influenced the government’s decision, with officials hoping the agreement would bring support from Washington.
    Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Next, workers will install new cables, bolted into the five main branches, to stabilize the tree before removing the old supports.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The music was imbued with grace and dignity in both its most introspective and uplifting moments.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • While Simpson notes that most people, in the face of exhaustion, are given a bit of grace, that same courtesy isn’t always extended to those in the spotlight.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • For developers, the benefit is the ability to compare infrastructure tradeoffs before committing to construction.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • And besides that, everybody else benefits from being able to enjoy their special gifts.
    John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Along with trying to shave the Republican advantage in the district's dozen-plus rural counties, Bohannan is also trying to gain a foothold in its more urban and suburban hubs.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Companies are exploring different robotic designs for transportation, industrial work and mobility, with quadruped systems offering potential advantages on uneven terrain.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Historians say the horns may have been blown to scare evil spirits, to proclaim victories, or as a way to encourage divine mercy.
    Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • And she has been asked to comment and speak on MANY things over the years … choosing only to speak on that which brings love and mercy to real people, and shutting down any line of questioning that won’t.
    Hunter Kelly, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Mitzvah.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mitzvah. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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