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saintship

noun

ˈsānt-ˌship How to pronounce saintship (audio)
Definition of saintshipnext
as in holiness
the quality or state of being spiritually pure or virtuous a man who always maintained that his mother's saintship was beyond question

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  1. holiness
  2. spirituality
Noun
  • Soul is a synonym for God, or Spirit, and expresses the vast and eternal beauty of holiness, reflected in man and the universe.
    — Dilshad Khambatta Eames, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of holiness
Noun
  • Among humanity’s earliest forms of adornment, beads have carried associations with status, spirituality and protection across cultures and centuries.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • As the years have gone on and his hair has whitened, Gere has become nearly as famous for his charity and his spirituality as his acting.
    — Allen Salkin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of spirituality
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“Saintship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saintship. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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