SPIRITUALITY Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

spirituality

noun

ˌspir-i-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē

Definition of spirituality

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 Meanwhile, your 9th house of education, spirituality, and long-distance travel is hosting lots of activity this month. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026 Remember, Virgo wants facts, systems and practical solutions, while Pisces heightens our intuition, compassion and spirituality. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026 The main focus of my project is Parton’s own spirituality, starting with her Appalachian upbringing. — Sarah Dees, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 Among the artistic practices highlighted will be those that center physical science, astronomy, geology, spirituality, mythology, and abstraction. — News Desk, Artforum, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spirituality

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Mosser noted that those charged have come from all walks of life, including law enforcement officers, clergy and business leaders.

— Susan Sarkauskas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
Among the mourners and dozens of clergy at Trinity Cathedral in midtown Sacramento on Thursday was a man who met Jerry Lamb just once but whose life the late bishop touched.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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The only men were the mayor, the three members of town council, the priest from the Catholic church, Father Michael, and the reverend from the Baptist church, as well as a man with a balding head and a full moustache, his suit pressed and clean.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
On July 28, authorities located a blue Honda Accord registered to Boyce behind a church in Pendleton, North Carolina, according to the complaint.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

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