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as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
a pious supporter of his school's athletic teams, during winning and losing seasons alike
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as in devout
showing a devotion to God and to a life of virtue
a pious woman who decided to become a nun
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Recent Examples of pious
In 1796, the passage was reportedly the site of a miracle: an image of the Virgin Mary was allegedly seen moving her eyes, attracting pious Christians from around the city.
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Sarah Gearhart, Outside Online, 28 July 2025
Jill’s teenage son Brad (George Ferrier) is just as calculating, if not nearly as savvy, pressuring his pious girlfriend Abby (Madison Wolfe) for a repeat of their prom-night hookup while pursuing other partners.
—Judy Berman, Time, 21 July 2025
Those healthy enough were put through a daily regimen of religious education and physical schooling intended to train them to be pious and obedient.
—Ann Foster, JSTOR Daily, 9 July 2025
Moyers’ preacher-like delivery and emphasis on high moral standards in his commentaries led some people to criticize him as being a pious scold.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
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Sarah Gearhart, Outside Online, 28 July 2025
Jill’s teenage son Brad (George Ferrier) is just as calculating, if not nearly as savvy, pressuring his pious girlfriend Abby (Madison Wolfe) for a repeat of their prom-night hookup while pursuing other partners.
—Judy Berman, Time, 21 July 2025
Those healthy enough were put through a daily regimen of religious education and physical schooling intended to train them to be pious and obedient.
—Ann Foster, JSTOR Daily, 9 July 2025
Moyers’ preacher-like delivery and emphasis on high moral standards in his commentaries led some people to criticize him as being a pious scold.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pious
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Eric, Anna's fiancé, is an extremely loyal and dedicated father to his daughter Lily.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Her ability to tap into cultural moments, partner with like-minded brands, and foster a loyal online community has made her brand a standout in the competitive world of digital commerce.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Many of the greatest scientists of the 17th and 18th centuries were devout Christians, whose faith motivated them to pursue their studies.—
Gregory J Rummo,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Aug. 2025
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Hermann, still a devout Catholic who prayed on his knees every night, would listen, nod, and occasionally offer spiritual advice.—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
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Exciting developments are on the horizon, but no matter how ebikes evolve, one rule remains steadfast: Buy a bike from a manufacturer that offers good customer support.—
Stephanie Pearson,
Wired News,
8 Aug. 2025
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Jones has remained steadfast in his praise of Parsons after his trade request.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Fast forward to today—on the heels of a decades-long conservative family values movement—and that very same clinic is now being vilified by conservative religious leaders.—
Time,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Broward County synagogues also are facing a religious school teacher shortage.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And though public opinion is staunch and clear on this issue, Congress approved vast cutbacks.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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But the plan collapsed amid staunch opposition from Somalia, which has long opposed Somaliland’s independence and fears Ethiopia’s dominance of the region.—
Mulugeta Gebrehiwot Berhe,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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News coverage, starting with correspondent Joan Rivers’ outrageous taunts and then shifting to a far more reverent tone from 2006 to 2021, when Ryan Seacrest joined Rancic for live news desk and awards show coverage.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
29 July 2025
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His surviving works — just over 30 in all — form a kind of visual music or poetry: reverent, revelatory.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
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Davies’s magnificent, faithful adaptation of Edith Wharton’s 1905 novel is a sumptuous triumph.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Aug. 2025
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This opens up a huge question: what is any portrait faithful to?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Aug. 2025
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The structure took a more holy turn in 1954, when a 3607 Pennsylvania was purchased by a church.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the drive to make PCI Express 5.0 SSDs usable on a wider range of platforms, the holy grail for drive manufacturers would seem to be effective thermal management without sacrificing performance.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Pious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pious. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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