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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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Recent Examples of reverent
In a groundbreaking and reverent moment for both music and culture, Clipse—the legendary hip-hop duo comprised of Pusha T and No Malice—became the first hip-hop artists in history to perform at The Vatican.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This was a somber visit, and the group was reverent, hushed.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The submissions tell a story of Massachusetts that is equal parts reverent and irreverent, with Bay Staters leaning on history while having fun with their future.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The vibe at the 50th, although equally as hectic, felt more elegant and reverent.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 Aug. 2025
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This was a somber visit, and the group was reverent, hushed.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The submissions tell a story of Massachusetts that is equal parts reverent and irreverent, with Bay Staters leaning on history while having fun with their future.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The vibe at the 50th, although equally as hectic, felt more elegant and reverent.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverent
Adjective
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On the first voyage, Columbus’ initial contacts with natives were tentative and respectful.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Sevigny, who has now done several campaigns with Vaccarello, admires the way his designs seem to offer Yves Saint Laurent a respectful wink.—
Rob Haskell,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
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West was at the height of his cultural influence and had handpicked Chance, a fellow Chicago native, as his protégé—the successor to the soul-drenched, worshipful hip-hop that West had popularized in the mid-two-thousands.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
20 Aug. 2025
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The secret in the biscuits is the pairing of cheddar with bacon, with the overall result being worshipful thanks from those who are lucky enough to partake.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
18 Aug. 2025
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There are also occasional flashes of Sharon Van Etten’s early 2010s albums, and producer Adam Schatz (of Landlady, who has also worked with Japanese Breakfast and Neko Case) has created a perfect setting for the songs that evokes the ’70s influences without being overly reverential.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Maggie shows reverential awe for Alma, who carries the same regard for her student whilst having a nepotistic bond with Hank.—
Essence,
Essence,
15 Oct. 2025
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Supported, at least initially, by his pious wife, Najmeh (Soheila Golestani), and his two teenage daughters, Rezvan (Mahsa Rostami) and Sana (Setareh Maleki), Iman and his clan seem set for a comfy bourgeois life.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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According to Singh, Bishnoi has cultivated the public persona of a pious man dedicated to God and justice.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The not-quite-musical (the Shakers were known for their frenzied singing) and not-quite-biopic was recently acquired by Searchlight, with a suitably holy Christmas Day release planned.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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The man reportedly circumvented barriers that surround the altar, climbed the steps and urinated on the holy structure.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Many Latin acts, particularly from Puerto Rico, are devout Christians but don’t share their beliefs in their music.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
15 Oct. 2025
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Gender and sexuality A devout Christian, Kirk spoke often of his support for traditional family values, promoting the importance of raising children.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
14 Oct. 2025
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During their first reign from 1996-2001, the Taliban had outlawed all music besides non-instrumental religious chanting, enforcing the ban with brutal tactics that included a suicide bombing at an ANIM student concert.—
Vidushi Mishti Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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Following religious conviction, pride in one's homeland and confidence in its future is the sentiment that very well might induce the most people to get married and have children.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Reverent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reverent. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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