Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiritualizing
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For King, defending a people did not mean sanctifying a state.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026 -
An overexposed photo shows Miralba from the torso up, looking into a white sky, with a ray of light almost sanctifying her face.—
Camila Osorio,
New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2026
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In Russia, celebrants observe the holiday by taking part in the Eastern Orthodox tradition of baptizing themselves in cold lakes.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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Ryan believes that canonizing Kirk as the patron saint of MAGA may have backfired in a subtle but important way.—
Ryan Broderick,
Rolling Stone,
24 Nov. 2025
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Almost all the speakers leaned into deeply religious themes, canonizing Kirk and reflecting on his dedication as a Christian.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
22 Sep. 2025
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Rob practiced celebrating the Mass by draping a sheet over an ironing board in the basement and consecrating Necco wafers.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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When taken together in the evening, extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice are said to act synergistically to create a gently purifying antioxidant blend.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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Crews continue to work in the crash site around Grade Lane, just south of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, hauling away contaminated soil, purifying water and repairing roadways.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
14 Jan. 2026
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These trends are like the hair equivalent of taking a deep, cleansing spring breath.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
14 Feb. 2026
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How to use hypochlorous acid Apply HOCl after cleansing your skin but before serums or moisturizers, Garshick says.—
Erica Sweeney,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Spiritualizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiritualizing. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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