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 The story also deftly draws on spirituality rooted in the Islamic tradition — a nod to Akin’s religious upbringing. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026 But this particular Christian worldview isn’t the only way to think about a spirituality of animals. — Casper Ter Kuile, Vox, 16 Sep. 2026 Among humanity’s earliest forms of adornment, beads have carried associations with status, spirituality and protection across cultures and centuries. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 Especially over the last season and into this summer’s training camp, Burke has discussed with players the defenses that became the stuff of legend — of football spirituality and mysticism. — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spirituality
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Noun
  • Meanwhile, local Church leaders hope the pope's visit will repair the Church's standing after a crushing 2021 report found that some 330,000 French children had been abused by Catholic clergy and lay leaders over seven decades.
    — Joshua McElwee, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Though Rome was not convinced (Columbus had not, to anyone’s knowledge, performed any miracles), in 1892, Pope Leo XIII did issue a special encyclical calling on all clergy in the Americas and in Europe to hold a special Mass each Columbus Day.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026
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  • The hues throughout the rooms are modern and warm, with touches of blues and greens that mirror the color of the city’s lake, mountains, and church rooftops.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
  • San Miguel de Allende is celebrated for its thriving arts and culinary scenes, as well as Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, the neo-Gothic church that soars above the historic city’s central plaza.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Spirituality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirituality. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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