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Recent Examples of monkhood
The gig becomes a lonely endeavor, however, when the pandemic hits and he’s confined to a depopulated campus, sent unwillingly into a kind of monkhood.
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
In total, the outlets reported that nine abbots and senior monks have stepped down from their roles or been thrown out of the monkhood in relation to Emsawat’s case.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 17 July 2025
Enrolling into monkhood may seem like a novel way of making amends, but the practice has become commonplace in Thailand, especially among people who have caused harm in public ways.
—Time, 29 June 2023
In an exclusive clip shared with PEOPLE, David tells his American family of his plan, and what the transition to monkhood actually entails.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2022
After six months of devoted monkhood in the early 2000s and, having given up all his possessions, Chan found himself in the complete absence of artistic resources.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 19 May 2021
Influential monks, who count army generals among those praying at their feet, preach that the Tatmadaw and Buddhist monkhood must unite to combat Islam.
—New York Times, 28 Mar. 2021
Female protest leaders have highlighted the fact that Thailand’s most powerful institutions—the military, the monarchy, and the monkhood—are dominated by men and have little or no place for women.
—Tamara Loos, Foreign Affairs, 7 Dec. 2020
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
In total, the outlets reported that nine abbots and senior monks have stepped down from their roles or been thrown out of the monkhood in relation to Emsawat’s case.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 17 July 2025
Enrolling into monkhood may seem like a novel way of making amends, but the practice has become commonplace in Thailand, especially among people who have caused harm in public ways.
—Time, 29 June 2023
In an exclusive clip shared with PEOPLE, David tells his American family of his plan, and what the transition to monkhood actually entails.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2022
After six months of devoted monkhood in the early 2000s and, having given up all his possessions, Chan found himself in the complete absence of artistic resources.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 19 May 2021
Influential monks, who count army generals among those praying at their feet, preach that the Tatmadaw and Buddhist monkhood must unite to combat Islam.
—New York Times, 28 Mar. 2021
Female protest leaders have highlighted the fact that Thailand’s most powerful institutions—the military, the monarchy, and the monkhood—are dominated by men and have little or no place for women.
—Tamara Loos, Foreign Affairs, 7 Dec. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monkhood
Noun
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George Gross, an expert on theology and the monarchy at King’s College London, said Monday's meeting was historic, particularly given the Vatican doesn't recognize the female priesthood.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Listen to the full episode to hear Misti get into the real solutions being researched right now, including ritualistic atomic priesthood, songs, and stories.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The attorney general’s prior legal experience includes a clerkship for a federal appeals court judge and a brief stint in private practice.—
Garrett Shanley Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Legal Accountability Project, which seeks to bring more transparency into the clerkship process, filed a formal complaint last year against a different federal judge, Sarah Merriam of the Second Circuit Appeals Court.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Monkhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monkhood. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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