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
The antique piece blends family history with spirituality, a perfect combination for a royal jewel.
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Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
But the aura of deep spirituality and tangible history is impressive.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
And for many religious leaders, participation in this movement is inherently rooted in their theology and spirituality.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
With lyrics in Bété, French, and English, the album is lush with ceremonial Wihegou melodies played on West African instruments like the kora and djembe, and resonant with themes of heritage, spirituality, and hope.
—Chinonso Ihekire, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for spirituality
Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
But the aura of deep spirituality and tangible history is impressive.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
And for many religious leaders, participation in this movement is inherently rooted in their theology and spirituality.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
With lyrics in Bété, French, and English, the album is lush with ceremonial Wihegou melodies played on West African instruments like the kora and djembe, and resonant with themes of heritage, spirituality, and hope.
—Chinonso Ihekire, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirituality
Noun
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Talk to a trusted friend, a clergy person or see a therapist.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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And throughout this service congregants and clergy alike prostrated dozens of times.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The church offers a conversion therapy-like deliverance ceremony that’s led to Ryan (Clausen) being fully haunted by this shape-shifting menace, and so, of course, Naim is next.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
22 Apr. 2026
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The little drone didn’t need to travel far to drop the narcotics off at a Lancaster church parking lot, where waiting hands would collect and distribute the drugs to their respective buyers.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Spirituality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirituality. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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