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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Noun
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Sainthood is the church’s official acknowledgment that someone lived a life of holiness and is in heaven, serving as an example of Christian faith, devotion, and virtue.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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This was the difference between chasing holiness and choosing wholeness.—
Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The fear of Black spirituality, wielded as a tool of rebellion, extends beyond the big screen.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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Business, politics, even spirituality are saturated with noise.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Saintliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saintliness. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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