PRAYERFULNESS Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

prayerfulness

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as in spirituality

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Noun

Today’s social climate is likely the reason for Gen Z’s rise in spirituality.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 23 July 2026
These vessels, assembled from thousands of components, embody themes of transformation and spirituality, drawing inspiration from sacred oils.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of spirituality

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The saints’ books, rich vestments and formal poses were visible signs of holiness, symbolizing their learning, discipline and eloquence.

— Denva Gallant, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
Others limit prayer to God alone and emphasize remembering saints primarily as historical models of holiness.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026

Definition of holiness

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There's a sort of a natural world religiousness or spirituality or philosophy that swells around a lot of things and different characters.

— Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 6 Jan. 2026
Key measures of religiousness have remained remarkably stable since 2020, according to recent Pew Research Center polling.

— Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025

Definition of religiousness

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But Cricket resists this vision, preferring a more solitary idea of artistic devotion, and the story’s sympathies lean in his direction.

— Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026
But The Odyssey is the first time his devotion to the literal Real has been wielded so effectively.

— Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026

Definition of devotion

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In addition to decades of performing his own impossible feats for the sake and sanctity of cinema, Cruise has lately taken to showing off his daredevil talents at sporting events worldwide.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 19 July 2026
Those odors coming from the warehouse fire in Boyle Heights aren’t the odors of sanctity.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of sanctity

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Just books and plays, and an asceticism associated with the priests Jim would often play.

— Carl Kurlander, Deadline, 13 June 2026
Following several years of contemplation and asceticism, Dorje hopes to return to the United States to teach in Minnesota's Buddhist community at the Nyingmapa Taksham Buddhist Center.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 May 2026

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