saintliness

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saintliness
Noun
  • The saints’ books, rich vestments and formal poses were visible signs of holiness, symbolizing their learning, discipline and eloquence.
    Denva Gallant, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
  • Others limit prayer to God alone and emphasize remembering saints primarily as historical models of holiness.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • So people went online, where figures like Didulo mixed spirituality, conspiracy, and politics into a new kind of authority.
    Zander Sherman, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
  • McConaughey has previously been candid about the role spirituality plays in his life.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

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“Saintliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saintliness. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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