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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 a time of tribalism, performative piety, and leaders more interested in building their brands than binding wounds, Pope Francis’s life stands as a gentle rebuke and a holy reminder.
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Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Perhaps his piety soured the American public on him.
—Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Perhaps his piety soured the American public on him.
—Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for piety
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By targeting people based on their race, religion, or nationality, from countries with predominantly Black, Brown and Muslim-majority populations, this blanket ban constitutes racial discrimination under international human rights law.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Prior to joining Fox News, Alexandra covered breaking news, crime, religion, and the military in the southeast.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2025
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However, Christianity honored the holiness of these transgender saints.—
Sarah Barringer,
The Conversation,
27 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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Though devotion plays an important role in how Muslims observe Eid al-Adha, there is also room to come together and have fun.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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This timepiece represents an unshakeable vision, fusing MR-G’s commitment to ultimate strength and beauty with the Zen devotion to contemplating one’s own nature and an integrated worldview of serenity.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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The remarks refer to a sweeping campaign unleashed by Xi with an aim to purge religious faiths of foreign influence and align them more closely with traditional Chinese culture – and the authoritarian rule of the officially atheist Communist Party.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Religious exemptions to school vaccine requirements are not supported by the tenets of any major faith group.—
Dr. Richard Moriarty,
Boston Herald,
6 June 2025
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Whether that’s reading Jane Eyre or a book on spirituality or space.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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That’s when many of them say having a pet deepens their spirituality.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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With the streets of The Chi in turmoil, Reg’s comeback sets the stage for high-stakes drama and shifting allegiances.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
2 June 2025
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Harvard’s dishonest expert on honesty is a poignant symbol of a far larger problem in academia: ideological allegiance replacing the quest for truth.—
Andrew Follett,
National Review,
31 May 2025
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Since joining the oneworld Alliance in 2013, Qatar has offered codeshare and loyalty integration with 13 major carriers.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Americans saw the corrosive effects of this problem writ large as the Big Lie about the 2020 election spread and became a test of loyalty among many families, friends, and colleagues.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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The scholarships are awarded to student caddies who demonstrate academic excellence, financial need, dedication on the golf course and exemplary character.—
Jad El Reda,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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The guide is in line with the Space System Protection Standard, which summarizes NASA's continuous dedication to supporting the creation of exact cybersecurity standards for its space systems.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Piety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piety. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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