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 These artists are setting the soundtrack to a cultural shift, driven by Gen Z, back to church, religion and spirituality. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 15 July 2026 Neptune can represent imagination, spirituality, idealism and illusion, while Aries is concerned with selfhood, courage and initiation. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 Camino de Santiago blends history, spirituality and scenery on the route to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, the resting place of the apostle Saint James. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 The Camino de Santiago in Spain Blending history, spirituality and scenery, the Camino de Santiago leads to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, said to be the resting place of the apostle Saint James. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for spirituality
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Noun
  • Other celebrities have provided support for Wells' family, including filmmaker Spike Lee and former NFL player Terrell Owens, along with many prominent Black clergy members.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Idaho clergy members told the Idaho Statesman this was a complicated, difficult and painful conversation.
    Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
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  • In June, a federal judge ruled against Katherine and Garry Leach, finding that federal courts could not weigh in on how churches spend their donations, citing First Amendment protections.
    Giles Hudson, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Originally famed for the company’s organs that swelled Detroit theaters and churches, the situation became perilous after Wurlitzer and the remaining tenants all left by 1982.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

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“Spirituality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirituality. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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