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Recent Examples of semireligious
Even at the Tokyo Games last summer, visitors in somewhat looser pandemic protocols enjoyed the semireligious privilege of entering the city’s ubiquitous, and surprisingly tasty, convenience stores.
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New York Times, 16 Feb. 2022
New York Times, 16 Feb. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semireligious
Adjective
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In the 4th century, these festivals were adapted by Christians and incorporated into the liturgical calendar as a period of indulgence before the penitential observance of Lent.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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Lent is one of five key periods on the Catholic liturgical calendar, along with Advent, Christmas, Easter and Ordinary Time.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This week, Bill White, the US ambassador to Belgium, criticized the country for its approach to Jewish ritual circumcision and accused the country of antisemitism.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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For Beth Mensing, ice cream has always been about family and ritual.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
20 Feb. 2026
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Days of integration should follow the sacramental transformation, during which the participant contextualizes their newfound knowledge before returning to the quotidian world.—
Erica Rex,
STAT,
19 Feb. 2026
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With light slanting in from a row of windows eight stories above the floor, and an immense vault above, the drill hall has a sacramental feel.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Semireligious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semireligious. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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