1
as in metaphysical
not composed of matter
a staunch skeptic and realist, he scoffs at the very notion of ghosts and other spiritual entities
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2
as in religious
of, relating to, or used in the practice or worship services of a religion
spiritual songs that have been sung by generations of worshippers
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as in hymn
a religious song
sang a spiritual at the funeral
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Recent Examples of spiritual
Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2025
But when Shapiro demoed it on piano, Stiller recognized a spiritual cousin to David Shire’s lonely, somewhat jazzy solo piano score for The Conversation.
—Tim Greiving, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Jackson was captivated by the use of water as a symbol of freedom and hope for her ancestors in the lyrics of the spirituals.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
This weekend, the Old Cutler Inn opens across from the Deering Estate, a spiritual heir of the neighborhood’s old landmark restaurant Snowden’s that was famous for Friday fish fries, friendly hospitality and its starring role as a beloved community gathering place.
—Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2025
But when Shapiro demoed it on piano, Stiller recognized a spiritual cousin to David Shire’s lonely, somewhat jazzy solo piano score for The Conversation.
—Tim Greiving, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
The three-day program, with Hirata as the focus, culminated on Saturday with her hour-long matinee performance of virtuosic music by Debussy, Gershwin and Chopin, as well as arrangements of spirituals by Margaret Bonds.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Jackson was captivated by the use of water as a symbol of freedom and hope for her ancestors in the lyrics of the spirituals.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiritual
Adjective
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Vendors will offer beads, minerals, gemstones, custom jewelry, fossils, artifacts, and metaphysical stones.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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The surrounding wave paintings add emotional turbulence, invoking both the physical might and metaphysical vastness of the sea.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In recent years, there has been an increase in violence against religious groups.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Aug. 2025
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This is good news for nonprofits, businesses, and communities alike: the hunger to contribute is hardwired into nearly everyone, regardless of their philosophical or religious background.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The music that accompanies her is just as stick-to-the-ribs earthy, dipped in roadhouse soul, folkish hymns, barroom rock, and blues, without sounding like House of Blues nostalgia.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Ron Cyrus recites a hymn written by Eldon Lindsey Cyrus, Cyrus’ great grandfather.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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Read the full Virgo Daily Horoscope Libra (September 23 - October 22) Need a sacred pause before your next beginning?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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They’ve been tied to strength, divinity, and sacred energy.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Aug. 2025
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McGraw's voice and the song's arrangement are driven by the power of the moment, allowing fans to find their own story in the anthem.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Hunter Courville & Cajun Fever performs energetic zydeco and swamp-pop anthems.—
Nathaniel Rich,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Furthermore, what does the riddle from Morrow (Babou Ceesay) mean, and is there some psychic link between the hybrids and the Xenomorphs?—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Humanity is still wrestling with the psychic damage reality television has done to our minds.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Kretzmer-Seed felt strongly about the inclusion of psalms from the Hallel service as well as a Spanish-Portuguese prayer for those in captivity, which was originally written for victims of the Spanish Inquisition.—
Marla Brown Fogelman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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On Jewish holidays, the Hallel prayer is recited in Shul as a psalm of praise and thanksgiving and collective expression of gratitude for GDs miracles.—
Rafael James,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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This is perhaps best illustrated through the comedy woven throughout the film’s supernatural narrative.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
21 Aug. 2025
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The taking of ritualistic body-part trophies may have also been part of a supernatural practice, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Spiritual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiritual. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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