Holy Writ

noun

Definition of Holy Writnext
as in Bible
a book made up of the writings accepted by Christians as coming from God quotes extensively from Holy Writ in his sermons

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Recent Examples of Holy Writ Yet the idea is holy writ at the Fed and in the minds of most policymakers. — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 Fortunately, Marvel Studios has always treated its comic books as inspiration rather than holy writ, so Schaeffer felt at liberty to simplify Billy’s origins as needed. — Adam B. Vary, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024 As the word implies, for some fans, canon is no less than holy writ. — Adam B. Vary, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024 Putting aside holy writ, Greek and Roman classical writers were going to be the ones with a direct line to wisdom and truth. — Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024 While ostensibly about historical issues, the Central Committee’s resolution — practically holy writ for officials — will shape China’s politics and society for decades to come. — New York Times, 7 Nov. 2021
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  • Developed with strategic partner and investor Double Vision, the bibles give international studios and platforms a blueprint for creating microdramas grounded in RisingJoy’s market knowledge.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 17 June 2026
  • In the past, before European contact, the landscape was our bible.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
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“Holy Writ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Holy%20Writ. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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