as in scriptural
relating to, taken from, or found in the Bible
a biblical passage The city was a center for trade in biblical times.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of biblical
Their carvings depicted daily life and biblical iconography.
—
Simon Maghakyan, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
The statewide literary list is separate, but TEA pulled three biblical retellings from Bluebonnet as optional texts for the new canon.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
Standing 17 feet tall in a glimmer of white marble at the Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence is the statue of David, his musculature carefully chiseled by the hand of Michelangelo, a portrait of the biblical hero who, despite all odds, defeated Goliath.
—Sophia Herring, Vanity Fair, 28 Jan. 2026
The change would add the biblical bylaws as the only religious writing among the 16 historical documents, including the Declaration of Independence and the Mayflower Compact.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for biblical
Simon Maghakyan, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
The statewide literary list is separate, but TEA pulled three biblical retellings from Bluebonnet as optional texts for the new canon.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
Standing 17 feet tall in a glimmer of white marble at the Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence is the statue of David, his musculature carefully chiseled by the hand of Michelangelo, a portrait of the biblical hero who, despite all odds, defeated Goliath.
—Sophia Herring, Vanity Fair, 28 Jan. 2026
The change would add the biblical bylaws as the only religious writing among the 16 historical documents, including the Declaration of Independence and the Mayflower Compact.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for biblical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for biblical
Adjective
-
Buddhism originated in India, and Buddhist scriptures are supposed to be the words of the Buddha, so the Blood Bowl Scripture was not included in official scriptural catalogs.—
Megan Bryson,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
-
The embassy’s move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem had been celebrated by Christian Zionists, who believe that the return of Jews to their scriptural homeland is a necessary precondition for the Second Coming of Christ.—
Andrew Cockburn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
-
Observing an actual Parisian rejecting butter—one of France’s holy trinity of dairy products, along with cheese and crème fraîche—was a window into the new wellness culture seeping into what might have been the world’s last bastion of free-flowing wine and glutinous bread.—
Hannah Seligson,
Vanity Fair,
12 Feb. 2026
-
Ramadan is the holiest month in Islam.—
Tony Peterson,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Epiphany celebrates the appearance of the Magi (Wise Men) to the newborn Jesus and marks the end of the liturgical season of Christmas.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
-
Ash Wednesday is the first day of the liturgical season of Lent, which falls 6½ weeks before Easter each year.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
2 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Some religious communities bar menstruating women from common living areas, said Ahsan.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
-
The measure would allow some exemptions, including for officers involved in undercover operations and SWAT duties or who are wearing religious garb.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
The monks practiced Vipassana meditation throughout, intentionally walking 108 sacred days — a number representing spiritual completion and wholeness in Buddhist, Hindu and Jain traditions.—
Tiffany Stanley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
-
Priestesses once kept a sacred flame burning there day and night, believed to represent the life force of the city.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
But his 23rd appearance in Sunday’s Daytona 500 isn’t ceremonial.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
-
Standing at midfield alongside NFL legend Joe Montana for the ceremonial coin toss, Smith felt the weight of 125 million viewers.—
Terrance Friday,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Biblical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biblical. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
