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
Leon’s birth in 1996 marked a significant shift in lyrical tone for Madonna, whose next album, 1998’s genre-redefining Ray of Light, engaged with existential themes of mortality, spirituality, and the greater cosmos that dovetailed with Madonna’s newfound role as a mother.
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
But ultimately, Lloyd said the exhibit acts as a blueprint for a world where both queerness and spirituality can coexist.
—Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Like many Europeans who became interested in alternative or occult traditions in the early 20th century, she was drawn to and influenced by innumerable schools of spirituality, philosophy, and mythology.
—Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
But what Richards thought was a collective with a deep love of mysticism, spirituality, and personal growth quickly spiraled into a controlling sect called Eternal Values, with Mierers in a position of complete power.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
But ultimately, Lloyd said the exhibit acts as a blueprint for a world where both queerness and spirituality can coexist.
—Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Like many Europeans who became interested in alternative or occult traditions in the early 20th century, she was drawn to and influenced by innumerable schools of spirituality, philosophy, and mythology.
—Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
But what Richards thought was a collective with a deep love of mysticism, spirituality, and personal growth quickly spiraled into a controlling sect called Eternal Values, with Mierers in a position of complete power.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirituality
Noun
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In the years after the American Revolution, many clergy believed that the harvest field had become barren.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Of the 255 residential properties currently managed by the Royal Household, 145 are rented to current and retired staff, 21 to military, knights, and clergy members, and 7 to working royals.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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Mia Tomašić attends the church with her family, who regularly attend the events.—
Julianna Mejia,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Members of Rischar’s hometown church in Lancaster have also rallied to raise funds to ease the costs of housing and final arrangements for Rischar’s wife, Rebecca, who was a stay-at-home mother.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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“Spirituality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirituality. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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