as in scriptural
relating to, taken from, or found in the Bible
a biblical passage The city was a center for trade in biblical times.
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Recent Examples of biblical
Four years have now passed since the cultural reset of WLR and the demand for the rapper’s fourth full-length has reached biblical proportions.
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Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2025
It is based on the biblical story of the Three Wise Men — Melchior, Gaspar and Balthasar — who brought gifts to baby Jesus after his birth.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
There are many natural landmarks on our planet named after a biblical destination of eternal damnation.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Dec. 2024
No context was given for the biblical quote, lifted from the Old Testament's Book of Chronicles.
—Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2025
It is based on the biblical story of the Three Wise Men — Melchior, Gaspar and Balthasar — who brought gifts to baby Jesus after his birth.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
There are many natural landmarks on our planet named after a biblical destination of eternal damnation.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Dec. 2024
No context was given for the biblical quote, lifted from the Old Testament's Book of Chronicles.
—Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for biblical
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Republicans focus on Christian Bible passages At Wednesday’s hearing, three Christian pastors testified in favor of LGBTQ+ rights, and were asked by Republican lawmakers about the scriptural underpinnings for their views.—
Ian Max Stevenson,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Seed of the Sacred Fig is a half-skeptical lament for the process of tyranny and dissent, as alluded to in the scriptural epigraph about the strangling Ficus religiosa tree that gives the film its title.—
Armond White,
National Review,
22 Jan. 2025
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As with any good Southern tradition, part of what makes football season so holy is the food.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2025
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The collection spans categories like body care — Bath & Body Works’ holy grail — home decor, candles, and beyond, with prices starting at $1.95.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
13 Jan. 2025
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The Episcopal Church is a Protestant denomination that shares similarities with the Catholic Church, such as in its liturgical practice and parts of its hierarchy.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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Advent is the start of the Christian church's liturgical year.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
29 Nov. 2024
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The sacred and the profane, religious devotion and sensuality, simmering passion shrouded in a veil of composure and silence —these dramatic contrasts have shaped their repertoire from the outset, nearly 40 years ago.—
Tiziana Cardini,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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Fourth, did the employee’s job duties involve carrying out the religious organization’s message and its religious mission?—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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The oak is one of the Tongva people’s sacred plants; its acorns are a staple in traditional meals.—
Rebecca Plevin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Maha Kumbh Mela celebration lasts six weeks and is expected to draw 400 million visitors, many of whom will have come to bathe in the sacred waters where three holy rivers meet.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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His duties won’t be simply ceremonial and an opportunity to use the Brady name, image and likeness to go along with seven Super Bowl rings.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Proclamations, according to the Library of Congress, deal with the activities of private individuals and today tend to be more ceremonial in nature.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Biblical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biblical. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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