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as in steadfast
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
The series follows young teens Agnes, dutiful and pious, and Daisy, a new arrival and convert from beyond Gilead’s borders.
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Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Per the official logline, the series follows young teens Agnes, dutiful and pious, and Daisy, a new arrival and convert from beyond Gilead’s borders.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Weeks later and about 90 blocks south, fellow Tony winner Matthew Broderick began playing the pious con man that causes holy hell in Lucas Hnath and Sarah Benson’s gender-bending revival.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
All of this is impressive enough, but there are tales that the bible was written in a single night by none other than the Dark Lord himself, not a pious scribe.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
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Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Per the official logline, the series follows young teens Agnes, dutiful and pious, and Daisy, a new arrival and convert from beyond Gilead’s borders.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Weeks later and about 90 blocks south, fellow Tony winner Matthew Broderick began playing the pious con man that causes holy hell in Lucas Hnath and Sarah Benson’s gender-bending revival.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
All of this is impressive enough, but there are tales that the bible was written in a single night by none other than the Dark Lord himself, not a pious scribe.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pious
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But neither proposal has a clear path to passage with Republican majorities in both chambers and the White House’s steadfast commitment to tariffs.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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My office is steadfast in its commitment to pursuing justice on their behalf.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Now Peterson is suing to assert his advisory privileges and regain access to the DAF, which was started by his late father, Gordon Peterson, a real estate investor and devout Christian, to support evangelical Christian causes.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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Family members added that Brown was a devout Jehovah’s Witness.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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In one case, a marketing pivot alienated a core consumer base; in another, a policy reversal triggered backlash from loyal customers.—
Betsy Atkins,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Leaders of the California Democratic Party, along with liberal activists and loyal power brokers, are openly expressing fear that their crowded field of candidates running for governor may splinter the vote and open the door to a surprise Republican victory in November.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Presidential Medal of Freedom has previously been awarded to politicians, religious leaders, artists, fashion designers and others who have made significant contributions to American society.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Students are able to organize prayer groups and religious clubs or gatherings before, during and after the school day in Fort Worth ISD.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, the two Hall of Famers who were Motta’s most staunch advocates, 1988 inductee Wes Unseld and 2009 inductee Sloan, both died in 2020.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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José Andrés has since been one of the couple's staunchest supporters, and was even a guest on the second season of the duchess’s cooking show, With Love, Meghan.—
Diego Parrado,
Vanity Fair,
25 Feb. 2026
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That’s the biggest takeaway from the singer/songwriter’s magical, spirited and joyous performance Saturday night in front of a sold-out, absolutely reverent crowd at Target Center in downtown Minneapolis.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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Phones stayed largely down — which in this case felt less like reverent immersion and more like a crowd waiting for something to catch fire.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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There are also positive testimonies from clergy and committed lay faithful who serve the diocese.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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For faithful Traitors players, Beattie recommends asking other contestants about their experiences out of chronological order.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
26 Feb. 2026
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But then there was also another side of excitement, like, holy crap.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The formula also includes holy basil extract, which contains antioxidants to protect against environmental stress.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Pious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pious. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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