missionizer

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Noun
  • There were even some splits between missionaries and their sponsor churches stateside, where many congregants were attracted to Mr. Trump’s vow to give Christians power in his administration.
    Elizabeth Dias, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
  • Gad originated the role of Elder Cunningham alongside Andrew Rannells' Elder Price in a satiric look at two young missionaries' misguided attempts to spread the gospel in a small Ugandan village.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Among those Francis recognized this week as being one day potentially worthy of sainthood was Emil Joseph Kapaun, an American chaplain who served with the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War.
    Willem Marx, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
  • The airport said Tuesday chaplains were available on-site.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Kelley Hudlow, missioner for clergy formation for the diocese, told NBC affiliate WVTM of Birmingham soon after the shooting that church leaders were trying to learn more.
    Phil Helsel, NBC News, 17 June 2022
  • Eby will continue to serve as outreach missioner at the Church of the Nativity and as priest-in-charge at St. Timothy’s Church in Athens.
    al, al, 1 Dec. 2020
Noun
  • To celebrate, the UK post-punk revivalists will play the record in full, plus other hits from their catalog, on an anniversary tour of North America later this year.
    Walden Green, Pitchfork, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Directed by Shakespeare revivalist veteran Sam Gold, the play offers a modern take on the tragedy while including musicial moments to show off Zegler’s vocal range.
    Vulture Editors, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The domes behind them represent the heavenly Jerusalem, and symbols of the evangelists ride the gorgeous blue and white clouds above.
    The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Vance is a laissez-faire evangelist for American tech dominance.
    Marc Caputo, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • He is called upon by a monk from a secretive temple to protect a powerful child from a corrupt master, forcing him to confront his inner demons.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Listen to this article San Diego FC coach Mikey Varas talks in calm and hushed tones, referencing Eastern philosophers ranging from the Dalai Lama to Vietnamese monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh.
    Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The couple tied the knot two years later, with only Parton's mother and the pastor in attendance.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The private nuptials, which took place at the Ringgold Baptist Church in Ringgold, Ga., were attended by only the pastor Don Duvall, his wife, and Parton's mother, Avie Lee Owens.
    Nicole Briese, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Thanks to Payraudeau’s research, experts now know that the granite sarcophagus was reused by a high priest named Menkheperre around 1000 B.C.E., masking its connection to its original occupant.
    Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Suddenly, Jackson’s career was kicked into the stratosphere, and Jones was regarded as the high priest of pop music.
    Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Missionizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/missionizer. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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