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 latest season transported viewers to Thailand, where the latest batch of glamorous guests (played by Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey, Carrie Coon, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Walton Goggins and many more) encountered enlightenment, spirituality and death.
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Isaiah delivers a cryptic monologue about spirituality and 14th century politics.
—Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
In its brief two minutes, the song pays tribute to (of course) the titular Queen Latifah, and unpacks Thomas’ relationship to spirituality, colonialism, homophobia, and music itself as a saving grace.
—James Factora, Them., 3 Sep. 2025
Others may need to confront escapist habits like overindulging in fantasy, substances or even spirituality.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Isaiah delivers a cryptic monologue about spirituality and 14th century politics.
—Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
In its brief two minutes, the song pays tribute to (of course) the titular Queen Latifah, and unpacks Thomas’ relationship to spirituality, colonialism, homophobia, and music itself as a saving grace.
—James Factora, Them., 3 Sep. 2025
Others may need to confront escapist habits like overindulging in fantasy, substances or even spirituality.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spirituality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirituality
Noun
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The sit-in inspired similar ones around North Carolina and a national movement with 700,000 students, clergy members and others fighting for racial equality.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
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While the clergy and staff of North Orange County’s synagogues – Temple Beth Tikvah, Temple Beth Ohr and Chabad of Yorba Linda – prepare for the services ahead, hundreds of local kitchens are abuzz with preparations for the celebratory meal launching the holiday.—
Judy Bart Kancigor,
Oc Register,
11 Sep. 2025
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Andrew quit public life in 2019 over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein but makes occasional appearances at private family events, usually at church.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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This was at every church function.—
Sid Evans,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Spirituality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirituality. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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