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.
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Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saintliness
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Others limit prayer to God alone and emphasize remembering saints primarily as historical models of holiness.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Mar. 2026
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Even adversaries in the Arab world have never sunk to attacking the holiness of the Western Wall.—
Steven Burg,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2026
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The defense said the killer should be spared because years of cocaine abuse damaged his brain and, while in prison, Andres has embarked on a journey of spirituality and redemption.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The antique piece blends family history with spirituality, a perfect combination for a royal jewel.—
Giorgia Olivieri,
Vanity Fair,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Saintliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saintliness. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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