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as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
a pious supporter of his school's athletic teams, during winning and losing seasons alike
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as in devout
showing a devotion to God and to a life of virtue
a pious woman who decided to become a nun
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Recent Examples of pious
The baron and his pious daughter seem at peace with their mutual estrangement until Zsa-zsa suddenly decides to break that habit.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 May 2025
But while the main character’s mother in that movie was an antagonistic figure, Fatima’s parents are portrayed as kind, not dogmatic or ostentatiously pious.
—Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
When any Democratic politician, including Gov. JB Pritzker, dares to stand up to extreme Republican rhetoric with any language beyond polite pablum and pious platitudes, pundits tell Democrats to lower the volume, cut the contempt and be nice.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Ahmad’s pious cousin Ibrahim insists that Hassan must be killed.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2024
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 May 2025
But while the main character’s mother in that movie was an antagonistic figure, Fatima’s parents are portrayed as kind, not dogmatic or ostentatiously pious.
—Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
When any Democratic politician, including Gov. JB Pritzker, dares to stand up to extreme Republican rhetoric with any language beyond polite pablum and pious platitudes, pundits tell Democrats to lower the volume, cut the contempt and be nice.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Ahmad’s pious cousin Ibrahim insists that Hassan must be killed.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pious
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Deep barista expertise can be a key differentiator that helps foster a loyal customer base and allows even smaller coffee shops to compete with larger chains.—
Sergey Baburov,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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While Zhong has recently come under fire in China for not being loyal enough to his country after criticizing Beijing for failing to control pricing on online platforms, New Hampshire lawmakers worry that his new Nashua plant stands too close to sensitive military locations in the state.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Nikki Glaser, who has attended 22 Eras Tour concerts and been a devout Swiftie, introduced the singer's award.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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The mixture of the spectacular Spidey elements will wow web-slinger fans from young children to seniors and the average MCU watcher to devout comic readers and collectors.—
Scott King,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Our volunteer firefighters represent the best of us, exemplifying a steadfast commitment to service and sacrifice.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 July 2025
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Greek life, despite its understandable divisiveness, is a steadfast tradition on most Southern college campuses.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
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Along the roadway, trucks mounted with huge speakers played pounding religious music set to bass-heavy beats, making the ground tremble.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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The murders of Charles Vallow and Brandon Boudreaux Vallow Daybell met her current husband, Chad Daybell, in 2018 at a religious conference in Utah.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Berrien is positioning himself as a staunch Trump backer in his first ads of the race.—
Scott Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The eventual confirmation of his passing, delivered by solemn White House and medical officials, triggered an outpouring of condolences from across the political spectrum, even from those who had been his staunchest opponents.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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His surviving works — just over 30 in all — form a kind of visual music or poetry: reverent, revelatory.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
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Elena holds her headstrong, intellectually gifted friend Lila in reverent admiration, but the girls’ paths diverge when Lila, who cannot afford to continue her education, marries an abusive man, while Elena goes to university and becomes a writer.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Man’s best friend has been our faithful companion for thousands of years.—
Rudy Molinek,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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In Clark Kent’s corner is reporter Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) and his faithful companion Krypto the Superdog.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
13 July 2025
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Hot sleepers need the holy trinity of queen-sized cooling pillows, a cooling duvet cover, and this cooling throw blanket with chilly Q-max technology.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 July 2025
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Morning briefings feature beautifully designed PDFs on sales techniques and boosting conversion rates—the holy grail of sales training.—
Julien Fortuit,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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“Pious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pious. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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