purificatory

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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. The Economist, 13 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purificatory
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • Dart was widely impressive in OTAs and minicamp and training camp.
    Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
  • 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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