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
Its deep psychological and philosophical meditations on civilization and savagery, religion and spirituality, man’s relationship with himself and others, and his connection with the land are dense at times but always rewarding.
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The Know, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Faith, fate, and spirituality are central to Sinners.
—Kemi Alemoru, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2026
For director Bedward, the zombie ultimately has its origins as a celebration of Haitian resistance and Vodou spirituality.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
But ultimately, the Church’s key qualm is rooted in spirituality.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026
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The Know, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Faith, fate, and spirituality are central to Sinners.
—Kemi Alemoru, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2026
For director Bedward, the zombie ultimately has its origins as a celebration of Haitian resistance and Vodou spirituality.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
But ultimately, the Church’s key qualm is rooted in spirituality.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirituality
Noun
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Khamenei did much the same by forcing the clergy to recognize him as the leader of the Islamic Revolution despite his lack of qualifications.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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William joked about the difficulty of navigating the vast spaces of Lambeth Palace, while Kate spoke about the gardens, emphasizing their role as spaces of reflection and tranquility for clergy and visitors.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For example, there was no mandate that immigration officers wear identification or other changes the White House had floated earlier in talks, including a ban on immigration enforcement at schools, churches, hospitals and other sensitive places, the person said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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The victims, mostly low-wage immigrant workers, were fathers, brothers and sons — people with deep community, church and family ties who were working to support their families.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Spirituality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirituality. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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