as in priest
a person specially trained and authorized to conduct religious services in a Christian church
the marriage will be performed by our usual preacher
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Recent Examples of preacher
Falwell, among other notable preachers, criticized Carter's interview with Playboy as an example of voicing impure thoughts.
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Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2024
In 1780, a preacher named Robert Annan found a collection of enormous bones on his farm in Wallkill, N.Y.
—Christopher Maag, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Plus, Rip got to ream out the poor preacher who suggested doing a prayer.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
Finally, left alone with the preacher, Rip himself lowered John into his final resting place.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 15 Dec. 2024
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Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2024
In 1780, a preacher named Robert Annan found a collection of enormous bones on his farm in Wallkill, N.Y.
—Christopher Maag, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Plus, Rip got to ream out the poor preacher who suggested doing a prayer.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
Finally, left alone with the preacher, Rip himself lowered John into his final resting place.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preacher
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Despite the fall, Francis held five meetings on Thursday according to the Vatican, including with Alvaro Lario, the President of the International Fund of Agricultural Development, and priests from an Argentine college based in Rome.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
16 Jan. 2025
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Visitation for a retired priest of the Chicago Archdiocese who died last week will take place at Kurtz Memorial Chapel on Friday, according to the archdiocese.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2025
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Most songs concern a protagonist who pursued a career as a clergyman despite a lack of faith.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2025
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In 2005, Grand Ayatollah Sistani, the leading Shiite clergyman, was forced to mediate between rival Shiite groups amid a deadly Sunni insurgency.—
Ranj Alaaldin,
Foreign Affairs,
13 Sep. 2018
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The pastor at the church, Jose Cervantes, said the first fire refugees arrived at the church on Tuesday.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC News,
16 Jan. 2025
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The pastors, Max Lucado and Joakim Lundqvist, have been serving in the roles since last summer.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Jan. 2025
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Yoon earlier ignored several requests to appear for questioning and remained in his presidential residence in Seoul, though his defense minister, police chief and several top military commanders had already been arrested over their roles in the enforcement of martial law.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Israel’s defense minister told the military to prevent mass celebrations in the West Bank as Palestinian prisoners are released.—
German Lopez,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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The reverends all have something poignant to say, and their sermons change by the minute.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
25 Nov. 2024
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Parents are heated after a reverend ruined the magic of Christmas for a group of children.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
15 Dec. 2024
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“Preacher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preacher. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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