reverential
adjective
rev·er·en·tial
ˌre-və-ˈren(t)-shəl 
1
: expressing or having a quality of reverence
reverential awe
2
: inspiring reverence
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And though he’s widely admired, Olise should probably be spoken about in more reverential terms.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
And though he’s widely admired, Olise should probably be spoken about in more reverential terms.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026
But Marshals the standalone spinoff takes a backseat to Marshals the reverential sequel.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
The choice was pragmatic as much as reverential.
—Andy Hazel, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Reverential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reverential. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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reverential
adjective
rev·er·en·tial
ˌrev-ə-ˈren-chəl
1
: showing or having a quality of reverence
2
: inspiring reverence
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