as in religious
of, relating to, or used in the practice or worship services of a religion
a religious bookstore with an extensive stock of devotional literature
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Recent Examples of devotional
The requirements and ethos of the order are traced to the fifth century St. Augustine of Hippo, one of the theological and devotional giants of early Christianity.
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Vanessa Gera, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
This is certainly true with regard to his chastity, which Catholic writers extol in devotional literature.
—Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Hotel guests can also join an evening aarti (a ritual of light, music, and prayer) at the nearby Ram Mandir for an insight into Kathmandu’s devotional culture.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The hour-long tour will also showcase connections among works of art inspired by devotional beliefs across time and cultures.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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Vanessa Gera, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
This is certainly true with regard to his chastity, which Catholic writers extol in devotional literature.
—Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Hotel guests can also join an evening aarti (a ritual of light, music, and prayer) at the nearby Ram Mandir for an insight into Kathmandu’s devotional culture.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The hour-long tour will also showcase connections among works of art inspired by devotional beliefs across time and cultures.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for devotional
Adjective
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Both have engendered a loyalty in their audiences which verges on the religious.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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The plaintiffs -- which included a group of Arkansas voters and the Christian Ministerial Alliance, a religious organization based in Little Rock -- argued the map weakens the weight of Black voters residing in southeast Pulaski County.—
Alex Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Getting the chance to compete here feels like stepping into something sacred.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The underground as an origin point, a sacred realm, versus the underground as a site to exploit, carve up, burn.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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Those who work at White Pony speak of it with a spiritual reverence.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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Francis’s wan desire for a spiritual element to his reconciliation with his brothers is probably Anderson’s get-out-of-jail-free card for this movie being aware of its own shallowness.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Some dresses recall chasubles, aka the outermost liturgical vestment worn by clery to celebrate the Eucharist.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The Catholic Church opposed cross-dressing in laws, liturgical meetings and other writings.—
Sarah Barringer,
The Conversation,
27 May 2025
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“Devotional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devotional. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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