saintliness

noun

Definition of saintlinessnext
as in holiness
the quality or state of being spiritually pure or virtuous true saintliness requires utter selflessness and devotion to others

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Recent Examples of saintliness In the years following Wallace’s death, this aura of saintliness likely derived from the combination of his moral seriousness as a fiction writer—his attunement to the heroism of private suffering and emotional endurance—and the fact of his premature end. — Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
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  1. holiness
  2. spirituality
Noun
  • Christian figures who embody ideals of goodness and holiness – saints, Mary and even Jesus – are the ones who rule the runway.
    — Lynn S. Neal, The Conversation, 11 May 2026
  • Others limit prayer to God alone and emphasize remembering saints primarily as historical models of holiness.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
Definition of holiness
Noun
  • Camino de Santiago blends history, spirituality and scenery on the route to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, the resting place of the apostle Saint James.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • The Camino de Santiago in Spain Blending history, spirituality and scenery, the Camino de Santiago leads to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, said to be the resting place of the apostle Saint James.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
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“Saintliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saintliness. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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