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as in religion
belief and trust in and loyalty to God
her piety is quiet but profound
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as in holiness
the quality or state of being spiritually pure or virtuous
among fellow clerics he is respected and admired for his piety
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as in devotion
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
familial piety keeps me from refusing to help my brother in this financial crisis
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Recent Examples of piety
In an area that used to produce influential Catholic churchmen the way the Dodgers churned out Rookies of the Year, Gomez has amounted to the living equivalent of a hair shirt: a mode of piety that serves no one but the wearer.
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Korine’s work is apolitical but certainly transgressive and boundary-breaking and willing to shatter any and all pieties, whether of left or right.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 28 Mar. 2025
The novel follows the green and all-too-relatable young girl as she is shaped by both her mother Melena's promiscuity and her father Frex's piety.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Expand Fasting daily during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam, and includes abstaining from all food and drink, including water, as a way to attain piety and submission to God.
—Victoria Ivie, Orange County Register, 3 Mar. 2025
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Korine’s work is apolitical but certainly transgressive and boundary-breaking and willing to shatter any and all pieties, whether of left or right.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 28 Mar. 2025
The novel follows the green and all-too-relatable young girl as she is shaped by both her mother Melena's promiscuity and her father Frex's piety.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Expand Fasting daily during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam, and includes abstaining from all food and drink, including water, as a way to attain piety and submission to God.
—Victoria Ivie, Orange County Register, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for piety
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They’re thought to be a divination guide that offers rare insights into ancient Chinese philosophy and religion.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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My follow up was meant to use sarcasm to make a serious point: The First Amendment provisions on religious liberty were written by Madison to prohibit state encroachment on religion, which is exactly what this bill does.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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G‑d’s purpose in creating the world was that all of creation be sanctified, imbuing it with holiness and spirituality.—
Rabbi Moishe Kievman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 May 2025
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Pope Leo’s election has instantly made the rituals of the Vatican feel a touch more familiar to Americans—and perhaps made the idea of holiness feel a touch more attainable.—
Christopher Hale,
Time,
9 May 2025
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Medieval England was incredibly tied to religious devotion.—
Charles Towers-Clark,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The actor enhances his character’s long inner monologues with his eloquent ice-blue eyes, which can convey emotions ranging from disdain and discomfiture to despair and devotion.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
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Giddings interrogates the meaning of faith in a heady novel about love and family.—
Chris Vognar,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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Fund and train local organizations, mutual aid groups, clinic staff, farmers, school administrators and faith leaders before a crisis hits.—
Justin Ángel Knighten,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2025
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For now, he’s decided attending university is the best path, but opted to spend his first year of school in Rome to deepen his spirituality.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
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In a glowing review, McNulty applauds the mechanics, performances and set design of the play, which plumbs the depths of spirituality through magical realism brought to bear onstage.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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Many have poked fun at the viral moment, jokingly expressing their allegiance with the disgruntled canine.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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While many of the discussion topics will be similar to those of other leagues’ CBA talks, the dynamics are different because of where fans’ allegiances lie within the sport.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2025
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Customers saw how reliable and stylish the existing products were, their dedication elevated loyalty to the emerging brand.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Ellison attributed those gains to investments Lowe’s has made in the business since 2018, including expanding its merchandise lineup and launching a pro loyalty program.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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The dedication of a park, statue, plaque or anything else for Rose will draw a crowd in Cincinnati.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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His leadership and involvement in various organizations reflect his dedication to empowering global thinkers and contributing to the international business landscape.—
Muraly Srinarayanathas,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Piety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piety. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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