Definition of spiritualitynext
as in clergy
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church the archbishop was opposed to the marriage, and the king needed the support of the spirituality if his rule was to be considered legitimate

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Recent Examples of spirituality But what Richards thought was a collective with a deep love of mysticism, spirituality, and personal growth quickly spiraled into a controlling sect called Eternal Values, with Mierers in a position of complete power. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026 Connection, ritual, spirituality, friendship, and community may become protective. Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 Massenburg insists the movement was rooted in Black consciousness, spirituality, and Black history. Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 22 May 2026 The soul and spirituality were just as an important as physical and matter. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for spirituality
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Noun
  • In the years after the American Revolution, many clergy believed that the harvest field had become barren.
    Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
  • Of the 255 residential properties currently managed by the Royal Household, 145 are rented to current and retired staff, 21 to military, knights, and clergy members, and 7 to working royals.
    Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
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  • The husband and wife's community service began with a step of faith among fellow church members.
    Sharon Chin, CBS News, 11 June 2026
  • There are two dogs, for example, in Bartholomeus van Bassen’s painting of an imagined church interior with the tomb of William the Silent (pictured above, 1620).
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026

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“Spirituality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirituality. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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