messianic
adjective
mes·si·an·ic
ˌme-sē-ˈa-nik 
1
: of or relating to a messiah
this messianic kingdom
2
: marked by idealism and an aggressive crusading spirit
messianic zeal
on a messianic mission
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More generally, the term was a form of American exceptionalism that came to mean the inevitable east-to-west occupation of the North American continent, often expressed in messianic terms.
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Scott Neuman, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
After nearly two and a half millennia, the Jews are back in Israel and messianic messengers stalk the halls of power in both Iran and the Knesset.
—Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
But a series of posts on social media by one of Mr. Trump’s close allies has inspired almost messianic certainty among Mr. Khan’s followers that the once and future American president will help secure his freedom.
—Salman Masood, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
The epic second chapter in this Dune adaptation trilogy sees Paul Atreides reluctantly step into his messianic desert destiny.
—Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 29 Jan. 2025
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Scott Neuman, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
After nearly two and a half millennia, the Jews are back in Israel and messianic messengers stalk the halls of power in both Iran and the Knesset.
—Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
But a series of posts on social media by one of Mr. Trump’s close allies has inspired almost messianic certainty among Mr. Khan’s followers that the once and future American president will help secure his freedom.
—Salman Masood, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
The epic second chapter in this Dune adaptation trilogy sees Paul Atreides reluctantly step into his messianic desert destiny.
—Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Messianic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/messianic. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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