as in spirituality
the quality or state of being spiritually pure or virtuous
known throughout the world for his holiness, the prophet was visited daily by hundreds of pilgrims
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Recent Examples of holiness
Instead of a display of holiness, wearing ashes means something else entirely.
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Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2024
White In the Bible, white refers to purity, light, and holiness associated with the Christmas holiday.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2023
Monica had spoken earlier of the holiness of mountains in Andean culture.
—Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023
His silence implied that all partake of some holiness,
Except perhaps in ways too obvious to mention,
Greg and Fran, dead and living.
—John Jeremiah Sullivan, Harper's Magazine, 14 Aug. 2023
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Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2024
White In the Bible, white refers to purity, light, and holiness associated with the Christmas holiday.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2023
Monica had spoken earlier of the holiness of mountains in Andean culture.
—Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023
His silence implied that all partake of some holiness,
Except perhaps in ways too obvious to mention,
Greg and Fran, dead and living.
—John Jeremiah Sullivan, Harper's Magazine, 14 Aug. 2023
See all Example Sentences for holiness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holiness
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As for spirituality and fitness, Mangione called for the revival of traditional Japanese activities such as onsen (hot springs), the Shinto religion and karate.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The colours and patterns on the kites often reflect elements of local spirituality and beliefs, such as symbols of protection or a connection with the sky and spirits.Vogue, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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Conservatives are those who are also sensitive to the values of loyalty, authority, and sanctity.Sigal Samuel, Vox, 15 Dec. 2024
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His death, at the hands of those consumed by hatred, is a devastating loss not just for his family or the Chabad community, but for all who cherish faith, unity, and the sanctity of life.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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White House coup plots, Jennifer Tilly playing herself possessed by the spirit of the demon doll Tiffany, and Chucky grappling with his own morality couldn't save this tenacious little series.EW Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Incorporating a mixture of bodycam, dash-camera, and cellphone footage to create a cinema verité effect, the innovative series explores the morality of protecting and serving a community.Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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An incongruity of ideals shaped by age, gender and religious devotion may place a family at a standstill, but the recognition of them becomes a sign of progress.Stephen Saito, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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Gabbard identifies with the Vaishnava tradition, a tradition within the Hindu umbrella that privileges devotion to One Supreme Being in the form of Sri Krishna.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Holiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holiness. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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