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
Over a decade ago, Brazilian photographer and filmmaker Viviane D’Avilla traveled to India looking to develop a photography project based on the country’s culture and spirituality.
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Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
22 June 2026
If anything, Cancer season is encouraging you to seek out new perspectives through travel, education, spirituality or conversations that challenge your current worldview.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
What draws him to it is not just the spirituality.
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Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
For those who prefer nonfiction, history is the top choice (the clear favorite among men), while women are more divided between books about religions, philosophy, or spirituality and books about self-help and wellness.
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Fred Backus,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for spirituality
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
22 June 2026
If anything, Cancer season is encouraging you to seek out new perspectives through travel, education, spirituality or conversations that challenge your current worldview.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
What draws him to it is not just the spirituality.
—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
For those who prefer nonfiction, history is the top choice (the clear favorite among men), while women are more divided between books about religions, philosophy, or spirituality and books about self-help and wellness.
—
Fred Backus,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for spirituality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirituality
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The agreement affects around 530 individuals who have filed abuse claims against current or former members of the city's Catholic clergy.
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Few commoners could read Latin, which helped the clergy retain a monopoly on biblical interpretation.
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So, Galetto was delighted to learn that the first American pope would be speaking live and receiving an award less than two miles from his church, on the eve of the nation’s 250th birthday.
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Parishioners at Saint Agnes said they were saddened by the schism and would continue to pray for a united church.
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“Spirituality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirituality. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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