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 energy of a world remade—where spirituality and sensuality are mystically entwined—radiates from them.
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Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
For Malice and Push, bringing Williams into the fold tied together their worlds of spirituality and savagery.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 21 July 2025
Valerie West said her father, an Air Force veteran, didn’t set out to create a spirituality store.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Since its inception, the Avatar universe has defined power beyond physical ability, demonstrating how it can be strengthened through spirituality, intelligence, and creativity.
—Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for spirituality
Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
For Malice and Push, bringing Williams into the fold tied together their worlds of spirituality and savagery.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 21 July 2025
Valerie West said her father, an Air Force veteran, didn’t set out to create a spirituality store.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Since its inception, the Avatar universe has defined power beyond physical ability, demonstrating how it can be strengthened through spirituality, intelligence, and creativity.
—Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for spirituality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirituality
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The saga began on Jan. 26 when Rev. John Melnick, vicar for clergy of the Archdiocese, announced the allegations and Jacobs’ removal from the Holy Trinity altar during Sunday Mass, which was also broadcast on YouTube.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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This time, however, Guerrero is the one putting his mark on the blockbuster work, set to an irreverent set of poems by medieval clergy.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Parishioners of Holy Trinity have suggested the Archdiocese is looking to close the church.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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The event will run until 11 p.m. The First Lutheran Church of Plano will host a free community shredding event and a food and book drive from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 20, at the church, 200 N. Center St. in Plano.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Spirituality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirituality. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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