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as in religion
belief and trust in and loyalty to God
her piety is quiet but profound
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as in holiness
the quality or state of being spiritually pure or virtuous
among fellow clerics he is respected and admired for his piety
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as in devotion
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
familial piety keeps me from refusing to help my brother in this financial crisis
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Recent Examples of piety
Leo celebrated their centuries-old tradition of popular piety by praying at Montserrat, a mountain complex outside the city that is dear to many Catalans.
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ABC News,
10 June 2026
Trump has always relied upon interim appointments as much as possible, given their filial piety of the office holder to Trump, as their legitimacy is anchored only by his authority and not Congressional confirmation.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
9 June 2026
Certainly, when Richmond later summed up life’s points and pleasures in a memo to his nephew, there was not a single piety among them.
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Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
The faith of these settlers kindled a fervent Protestant piety, found in the Great Revival of the Ohio Valley frontier.
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Matthew Smith,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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ABC News,
10 June 2026
Trump has always relied upon interim appointments as much as possible, given their filial piety of the office holder to Trump, as their legitimacy is anchored only by his authority and not Congressional confirmation.
—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
9 June 2026
Certainly, when Richmond later summed up life’s points and pleasures in a memo to his nephew, there was not a single piety among them.
—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
The faith of these settlers kindled a fervent Protestant piety, found in the Great Revival of the Ohio Valley frontier.
—
Matthew Smith,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for piety
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If religion is corrupted by breaking down the wall of separation, much the same is true of the state.
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Hinduism is a narrative religion; its mercurial wisdom is lightened and sweetened by stories, softened by ambiguities, sharpened by paradoxes.
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Christian figures who embody ideals of goodness and holiness – saints, Mary and even Jesus – are the ones who rule the runway.
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Others limit prayer to God alone and emphasize remembering saints primarily as historical models of holiness.
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To his supporters, Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the steadfast, fearless leader who transcended mere politics and inspired devotion.
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What makes these behaviors especially dangerous is that they’re often disguised as concern or devotion.
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Most every weekend, Hurst returns to Kaskaskia, part of an aging congregation whose faith is the only thing that doesn’t remain in danger of washing away.
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Both authors wanted to show people of all faiths a way of living that helped sustain Jews through exile and trauma.
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Some critics on social media counter that the gatherings risk turning spirituality into spectacle, performance and commodity all at once.
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His opponents in an Indigenous game of guessing, strategy and spirituality pointed to the left.
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Beginning on that day, Mercury invites everyone - creators, agencies, executives, and follow networks - to pledge their allegiance to Independent Podcasters Day via their website.
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Gabriel Zakuani, the former Peterborough United defender who made 29 appearances for DR Congo in the previous decade, played an important role in convincing Wan-Bissaka to switch international allegiance.
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When the Gold Cloaks march into the palace and proclaim their new loyalties, Rickard’s men defy him by laying down their swords, too.
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This column first addressed an employee’s duty of loyalty nine years ago, almost to the day.
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Some attendees spent months creating their costumes, sewing patterns and 3D-printing props just to attend the convention, and that dedication was shared by many at Charlotte Big Anime.
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Even by these standards, some Costco fans’ dedication is next level.
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“Piety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piety. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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