as in respectful
formal
showing a lot of respect
a reverent crowd of worshippers They used a reverent tone of voice when speaking about their father.
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Aldean also posted a reverent message for the former president on his Instagram account.
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 15 July 2024
Although a welcome antidote to the many reverent paeans to the liberal international order and attendant calls for its pristine preservation, Allison’s critique does not fully rhyme with his conclusions.
—Rebecca Friedman Lissner, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2018
Farmacia, Boston Precise, particular, intimate: Phillip Rolfe's nine-seat bar in the North End neighborhood of Boston is a reverent drinking experience.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 4 Apr. 2024
Part of that show of respect is to remain reverent during this event and to refrain from eating, sleeping, or going outside, instead taking the time to pray and sit still.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 15 July 2024
Although a welcome antidote to the many reverent paeans to the liberal international order and attendant calls for its pristine preservation, Allison’s critique does not fully rhyme with his conclusions.
—Rebecca Friedman Lissner, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2018
Farmacia, Boston Precise, particular, intimate: Phillip Rolfe's nine-seat bar in the North End neighborhood of Boston is a reverent drinking experience.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 4 Apr. 2024
Part of that show of respect is to remain reverent during this event and to refrain from eating, sleeping, or going outside, instead taking the time to pray and sit still.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Reverent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reverent. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.
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