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as in pious
showing a devotion to God and to a life of virtue
the holy monk spent many hours on his knees in prayer
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as in sacred
set apart or worthy of veneration by association with God
the Torah contains the holy writings of Judaism
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as in divine
of, relating to, or being God
the Holy Trinity
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as in pure
not to be violated, criticized, or tampered with
the hour every Saturday she listens to her radio program is holy and you'd better not make her miss it
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Recent Examples of holy
All our holy books have foundational teachings of justice and love.
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Ciera Bates-Chamberlain, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The Pomegranate in Myth On the island of Cyprus stands tall a pomegranate tree, holy and unique.
—Demir Alp, JSTOR Daily, 29 Aug. 2025
Even in an era in which red flags are holy, this all stands out as excessive.
—Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
Brightness under the eyes came courtesy of Lancôme Multi-Tasking Concealer in Suede, topped with NARS Concealer in Walnut, while her skin was locked in place with her holy-grail NARS Light Reflecting Setting Spray.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
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Ciera Bates-Chamberlain, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The Pomegranate in Myth On the island of Cyprus stands tall a pomegranate tree, holy and unique.
—Demir Alp, JSTOR Daily, 29 Aug. 2025
Even in an era in which red flags are holy, this all stands out as excessive.
—Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
Brightness under the eyes came courtesy of Lancôme Multi-Tasking Concealer in Suede, topped with NARS Concealer in Walnut, while her skin was locked in place with her holy-grail NARS Light Reflecting Setting Spray.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holy
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The mobius-thinking at times almost seems like Medieval Zen, what with the emphasis on emptiness and silent meditation, and in fact that was what the Church fathers objected to most: too much quiet, solitary contemplation, not enough pious instruction.—
Jon Raymond
August 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
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This may well sound like something that would’ve been played as a pious Christian allegory in another era.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
3 Aug. 2025
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Happy hours are sacred rituals for many American workers, but a handful of states continue to ban them.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Many incorporate local tools like sacred plants and rain sticks to generate tranquil sounds through movement.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The divine-smelling duo pumps up thin strands like any volumizing formula, but then uses botanical extracts (pea sprout) and Capixyl (made from a biomimetic peptide and red clover extract) to improve scalp health.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Fighting an uphill battle is not part of the divine plan for your life and career.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Daoism, the ancient Chinese philosophical and religious tradition rooted in living in harmony with the cosmic Dao force, is imbued into its artistic pieces.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Nationally, the measles vaccine remains mandatory for now, though Texas and some other states permit exemptions based on personal and religious beliefs.—
Patti Newton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The merriment turned bittersweet when the camera panned over to the late, great Maggie Smith as the legendary Dowager Countess, followed by a heavenly shot of Jessica Brown Findlay as poor Lady Sybil, who died shortly after giving birth in Season 3.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
13 Sep. 2025
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Schedule in for a heavenly hammam treatment at Joali Maldives, one of just a few in the country with this traditional treatment.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Like her husband, Erika Kirk is a devout Christian and promotes her biblical and political views on her Midweek Rise Up podcast.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, an outspoken and devout protestant Christian, was supposedly considering Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy around the time of his death, in the telling of some online.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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His gentle manner and welcoming smile will long remain a blessed image for all those who love liberty.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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My life is incredibly blessed with a loving wife, amazing kids and grandkids.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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In a groundbreaking and reverent moment for both music and culture, Clipse—the legendary hip-hop duo comprised of Pusha T and No Malice—became the first hip-hop artists in history to perform at The Vatican.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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This was a somber visit, and the group was reverent, hushed.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Holy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holy. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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