as in pious
formal
showing or having a lot of respect
a reverential attitude They spoke in reverential terms about their recently departed spiritual advisor.
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Recent Examples of reverential
The Followers have bent elbows and knees and prayerful cupped hands, and often move with little birdlike hops around the Preacher (Jai Perez), who presides with proud posture and reverential knee-hinges to the floor.
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Jennifer Homans,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2026
Penguins players lingered on the ice, hoping for a reverential handshake.
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Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Apr. 2026
But Marshals the standalone spinoff takes a backseat to Marshals the reverential sequel.
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Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
The choice was pragmatic as much as reverential.
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Andy Hazel,
IndieWire,
16 Jan. 2026
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Jennifer Homans,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2026
Penguins players lingered on the ice, hoping for a reverential handshake.
—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Apr. 2026
But Marshals the standalone spinoff takes a backseat to Marshals the reverential sequel.
—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
The choice was pragmatic as much as reverential.
—
Andy Hazel,
IndieWire,
16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reverential
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverential
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Others regard the unum as a pious myth.
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However, this distinction did more than pit pious Americans against an atheist enemy.
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When asked specifically about religion, the models provide neutral, respectful replies, Wingate said.
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Review a bill, then send a polite message that clarifies terms, because simple words protect value and invite respectful responses.
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India’s religious and spiritual economy was estimated at roughly $58 billion in 2025, and is projected to grow steadily over the next decade.
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Amid a host of synthetic textures, the batá grounds the record in its spiritual reference; only the twins’ perspective changes.
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Not a hushed and reverent scene at all, lively and fun.
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This is a lovely, if rather decorous and reverent, tale of an illicit affair that’s unlikely to cause as much noise as Dhont’s last two films.
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Americans are more likely than not to favor religious expression in public schools, though most agree participation should be voluntary, a national survey has found.
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That they are entitled to not wear the uniforms, that they’re entitled to express their religious beliefs.
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After a while, though, all the professions of sincerity and thanks, the constant invocations of the one true POTUS, and the worshipful exhibits upstairs give the whole place a cultish, nostalgic gleam.
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Since 1980, her partner had been the kindly, worshipful Dutch actor Robert Wolders, whom Ferrer likens to a gentlemanly doormat.
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“Reverential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reverential. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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