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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Singh, who would be our local guide, always wore the five traits of a pious Sikh man — uncut hair (symbolizing strength and holiness and topped by the identifying turban), a steel bracelet, wooden comb, sheathed dagger and a baggy undergarment dating back to the Sikhs’ warrior days on horses.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026 -
In moments of loss, Jewish tradition seeks to wrap families in care, reminding us that even in goodbye, there can be meaning, holiness, and peace.—
Rabbi Moishe Kievman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, a holy month focused on prayer and spirituality, fasting and charity, Islamic Networks Group said.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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But not all Christian denominations fast or give something up during Lent, and the practice can have many interpretations depending on someone's spirituality, personal health and social circumstances.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Saintship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saintship. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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