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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
This technique, called transcranial temporal interference electric stimulation (tTIS), non-invasively sends pulses into the brain without causing discomfort to the patient.
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New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Researchers focused on the middle temporal gyrus (MTG) — the part of the brain that controls language, memory and vision.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 18 Oct. 2024
Murphy probably shouldn’t have returned to such close geographic and temporal proximity to the tremendous The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story — and, indeed, the two shows have many points of overlap, all of which favor American Crime Story.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Sep. 2024
Additionally, temporal control techniques like pausing before responding or speaking at a moderate pace can demonstrate thoughtfulness and composure.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Researchers focused on the middle temporal gyrus (MTG) — the part of the brain that controls language, memory and vision.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 18 Oct. 2024
Murphy probably shouldn’t have returned to such close geographic and temporal proximity to the tremendous The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story — and, indeed, the two shows have many points of overlap, all of which favor American Crime Story.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Sep. 2024
Additionally, temporal control techniques like pausing before responding or speaking at a moderate pace can demonstrate thoughtfulness and composure.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for temporal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for temporal
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An otherwise mundane game fleetingly evoked a similar response.Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Leaders who present themselves as too entitled or privileged to do mundane tasks or sales calls or even clean up after themselves can leave the team demotivated.Joseph Edgar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Because at roughly the same time, Christmas was also changing and becoming virtually two holidays: a spiritual holy day that focused on the Good News of the birth of Jesus Christ, and a secular commercial phenomenon that had little to do with Christianity at all.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Against these secular themes, Lee believes that small- and mid-cap stocks are best positioned as potential beneficiaries.Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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While the terrestrial aftermath was plain to see, captured by both the local media and satellites, the impact on the sea was unknown.Ashley Balzer Vigil, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
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Led by Emil Ruff, the research is the first large-scale comparison of marine and terrestrial subsurface microbiomes, offering a glimpse into the possible adaptations of alien life.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Chicness and physical well-being need not be enemies.Sarah Archer, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
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Abraham’s performers, meanwhile, offer an intimate and flowing dance that seems as natural to them as water and air: sweeping movements, elegant and fluid line, with an intense physical focus on the inner life.Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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This Barbera is both an earthly garden driven by rich red fruits and an ancient medicinal herb garden with its eucalyptus notes and proof that Barbera holds its own next to Barolo.Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Under Jamison’s direction, the Ailey dancers grew more and more godlike in technique without losing earthly looseness and soul.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024
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Otis Keller was charged with shooting into an occupied vehicle, with an enhancement for allegedly causing great bodily injury to the victim.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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She is charged with one felony count of battery resulting in serious bodily injury and one felony count of neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury after an investigation into an incident brought before the Indiana Department of Child Services in February.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 20 Dec. 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 5 Jan. 2025.
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