as in respectful
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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
The gallery hummed with the ideal number and mix of people—reverent Sherald fans, art students in statement glasses, and little kids rushing up to the massive canvases and screaming in delight.
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Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
In this environment of diffused light and reverent craftsmanship are 89 guest rooms and suites plus three completely unique dining concepts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Styles rendition is reverent to the original, first released in 1985.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2026
That was on display as volunteers spoke of the lighthouse’s history in hushed, reverent voices.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
In this environment of diffused light and reverent craftsmanship are 89 guest rooms and suites plus three completely unique dining concepts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Styles rendition is reverent to the original, first released in 1985.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2026
That was on display as volunteers spoke of the lighthouse’s history in hushed, reverent voices.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverent
Adjective
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Remaining quiet and respectful increases the chances of observing bears in their natural habitat without disturbing them.—
Debbie Olsen,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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The event is a fundraiser for the Theatre Community Benevolent Fund, which provides financial relief in a confidential, respectful manner to individual theatre practitioners of greater Boston.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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That topic was debated at CinemaCon last week, where Cruise described his new venture Digger to a worshipful audience.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Carpenter was similarly worshipful of the star, especially when the subject of height came up.—
Vanity Fair,
Vanity Fair,
18 Apr. 2026
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Altogether, service is low‑key and functional rather than reverential—more practical help, less concierge fanfare—which actually fits the retreat’s stripped‑down, results-first vibe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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And though he’s widely admired, Olise should probably be spoken about in more reverential terms.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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As Mildred Layton, the pious pastor’s wife first played on screen by Kristin Chenoweth, Ana Gasteyer is in her element.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Colombian grandmother of my childhood summers was funny, mean, pious, and hard—despite being tremendously sensitive in her own way.—
Adriana E. Ramírez,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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The issue is particularly pronounced in Jerusalem’s Old City, a densely populated area with narrow alleyways of ancient stones, which houses holy sites for Judaism, Christianity and Islam.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Ashwagandha, reishi, turmeric and holy basil now appear in serums, masks and moisturizers for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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The Goryeo were devout Buddhists; so too are the Lee family, of the modern Won Buddhist sect.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, a devout socialist and one of the most vocal opponents of the Pentagon’s Operation Epic Fury in Iran, brushed off the threat of being removed from the alliance.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Reverent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reverent. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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