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Recent Examples of purificatory
Many stepwells were used for ablution; the tanks associated with mosques, Hindu temples and other shrines offered the most purificatory form. Summoning water from the depths was also a symbol of temporal power.
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The Economist, 13 July 2019
The Economist, 13 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purificatory
Adjective
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No matter how sad their stories are, how awful, hearing from people whose voices are rarely listened to is exquisitely cathartic.—
Rabih Alameddine
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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The story unfolds in dual timelines, exploring the whirlwind romance between Elsie and Ben and the cathartic relationship between Elsie and Susan.—
Katie Mannion,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Experts say heavy bomber drones are very useful against non-moving targets, as well as against groups of soldiers or bunkers, but are typically used at night.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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However, the idea that Richardson’s second benching in nine months can somehow be spun into a positive for his development isn’t very moving.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Dart was widely impressive in OTAs and minicamp and training camp.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Following her loss to Nunes, Shevchenko dropped to 125 pounds and went on one of the most impressive runs in the history of the UFC women’s divisions.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Purificatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purificatory. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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