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 focus is on af Klimt’s engagement with the natural world and exploration of spirituality in nature, juxtaposing detailed renderings of the Swedish flora that surrounded her with enigmatic abstract diagrams. Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025 Jesuits adhere to Ignatian spirituality as laid out a document called the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius, which sets guidelines for meditation, self-awareness and prayer. Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025 His signature style offers a bridge between tradition and modernity and delves into Brazil’s rich cultural heritage and spirituality. Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 Annie’s costumes feel almost like armor, rooted in spirituality. Essence, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for spirituality
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Noun
  • In fact, Sociologist Rodolfo Soriano Nuñez told CNN Prevost was one of the few bishops in Peru who actively worked to support victims of clergy abuse.
    KC Baker, People.com, 9 May 2025
  • Influencers wore paper skull caps to mimic Catholic cardinals and video compilations of clergy were mixed with Charli XCX audio.
    Mariel Padilla, Them., 8 May 2025
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  • In 1860, members of Smith's immediate family and others who had rejected Young's leadership sought to reorganize the church Smith had led.
    Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2025
  • However, the meeting hardly quelled tensions between the two churches.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 23 May 2025

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“Spirituality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirituality. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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