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The Italian American nun opened 67 orphanages, schools, hospitals and missionary orders before her 1917 death in Chicago.
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Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The nun moved from one child to the next, tucking them back under the covers, rubbing backs,and whispering sweet words of affection.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
They were sent by Sullivan's friend who is a Tibetan nun and created by children in a pediatric hospice who make the flowers to lift the spirits of others who are struggling.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 12 Feb. 2026
If the devoted nun resembles the raving patient, does that not justify locking them away, protecting ourselves from their unsettling power?
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The nun moved from one child to the next, tucking them back under the covers, rubbing backs,and whispering sweet words of affection.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
They were sent by Sullivan's friend who is a Tibetan nun and created by children in a pediatric hospice who make the flowers to lift the spirits of others who are struggling.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 12 Feb. 2026
If the devoted nun resembles the raving patient, does that not justify locking them away, protecting ourselves from their unsettling power?
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nun
Noun
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Hildegard was a Catholic abbess of the Benedictine Order.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Now, thanks to a greater emphasis on women’s education in recent years, Tibetan Buddhist nuns are increasingly becoming teachers and abbesses.—
Darcie Price-Wallace,
The Conversation,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The bronze statue of Shakyamuni Buddha was finished in 1997 and is located in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, China, in a sacred scenic area said to have been established by the 7th-century monk Xuanzang.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
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Serving as director of mindfulness at Japanese skincare company Tatcha since 2021 and leading meditation workshops at Fortune 500 businesses like Meta and Sony, the monk is bringing his ancient practice to people all around the world with a modern approach.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Marie, who becomes the prioress of the abbey at 17, begins a rise to power — or as much power as a woman is permitted — using her fellow nuns to fight off political and violent incursions.—
Mark Athitakis,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Matrix by Lauren Groff Currents of violence and devotion coalesce around Marie de France, a 17-year-old sent to be the new prioress of a 12th-century English abbey.—
Mia Barzilay Freund,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Jump to Answer In Sinners, Wunmi Mosaku’s character, Annie, is the resident priestess.—
Craigh Barboza,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Mar. 2026
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She’s being honored for her portrayal of Annie, the hoodoo priestess who is such a grounding force for the 2025 film.—
Kemi Alemoru,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As a young religious, Bishop-elect Lombardo did missionary work in Bolivia and Honduras.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
chicagotribune.com,
11 Sep. 2020
Noun
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Its authors tell in previously unheard detail how Cardinal Robert Prevost, a low-key Augustinian friar from Chicago, had quietly garnered support from fellow cardinals as the conclave got underway but remained under the radar of wider attention as a serious candidate.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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The display marks a long saga over the friar’s remains and honors the 800th anniversary of his death.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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After years of working in his garden, the former novice has figured out what grows well in his yard’s different spots.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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In China, OpenClaw has received a particularly fervent welcome among AI enthusiasts and novices alike.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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But while health administrators were seeking to close the facility, leaders at its sister agency, the Department of Children and Families, were filling its beds.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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In a recent interview with Page Six, the sister of family patriarch Jim Bob Duggar spoke out about her nephew's March 18 arrest in Arkansas.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Nun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nun. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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