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as in mundane
having to do with life on earth especially as opposed to that in heaven
do not worry about temporal concerns, but instead focus on spiritual matters
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as in secular
not involving religion or religious matters
administrators on campus are in place to deal with students' temporal needs, and spiritual advisors are available to help students with their nontemporal needs
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Recent Examples of temporal
Additionally, temporal control techniques like pausing before responding or speaking at a moderate pace can demonstrate thoughtfulness and composure.
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
This exploration of Japan’s distinctive temporal culture aims to be the heart of THE GIFT OF TIME, which views time as a gift from nature nurtured alongside its changing seasons.
—Nia Bowers, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
One drawback with Liquid AI’s approach is that its networks are especially suited to certain tasks, particularly ones that involve temporal data.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 23 Oct. 2024
Audiences didn’t flock to this award-winning British theater work because of the temporal aspect, however.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
This exploration of Japan’s distinctive temporal culture aims to be the heart of THE GIFT OF TIME, which views time as a gift from nature nurtured alongside its changing seasons.
—Nia Bowers, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
One drawback with Liquid AI’s approach is that its networks are especially suited to certain tasks, particularly ones that involve temporal data.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 23 Oct. 2024
Audiences didn’t flock to this award-winning British theater work because of the temporal aspect, however.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temporal
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By reducing the medium to something as absurdly mundane as a piece of fruit and duct tape, Comedian forces us to confront the art market’s fragile systems of value.Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Senate Republicans rebelled late Monday night, dragging out the floor process by forcing Democrats to hold time-consuming votes on procedural motions that are usually routine and otherwise mundane.Mariam Khan, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Explore Hendersonville 13 of 18 Cary, North Carolina A testament to the city’s enthusiasm for the holidays, each year, Cary doubles its number of oversize ornaments—these decorations champion its diverse population, with nods to Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and secular celebrations.Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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Hals, too, painted the faces of a new secular élite that sought to flatter itself with the permanence of oil painting; Hals, too, caught the abundance as well as the wobbling precarity of his clients’ world, the sense that all this could tumble down tomorrow.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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These developments underscore the ongoing collaboration between satellite and terrestrial providers to shape a robust ecosystem for road mobility, enhancing both safety and efficiency in the connected transportation industry.Will Townsend, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
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That is in total conflict with a century of continually developing fish and wildlife science to guide the management of these species and their aquatic and terrestrial habitats.Grant Gelhardt, Sun Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2024
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The coaches can counsel you on adopting a heart-healthy diet, fitting daily physical activity into your schedule, and reducing stress.Maggie O'Neill, Health, 30 Nov. 2024
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Certain medications and physical conditions can cause your normal heart rate to be lower or higher.Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 Nov. 2024
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To better their condition in an unknown land our forefathers left all that was dear in earthly objects.Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 27 Sep. 2024
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Otherworldly ambitions, though, can come with earthly costs.Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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One of many reasons for this relates to hormone regulation, and sleep is critical for releasing and creating important hormones in the body for proper bodily functions.Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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About 571 were charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding law enforcement agents or officers or obstructing those officers during a civil disorder, including approximately 164 defendants charged with using a deadly or dangerous weapon or causing serious bodily injury to an officer.Louis Jacobson, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Animal lovers will enjoy horseback riding or visiting one of the area’s animal sanctuaries.Katie Seemann, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023
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Smoothies are an easy way to incorporate more non-animal protein into your diet.Amy Stanford, Health, 27 Mar. 2023
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“Temporal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temporal. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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