as in ministerial
of, relating to, or characteristic of the clergy
majestically robed in priestly garments
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Recent Examples of priestly
This violence did little to deter upper-caste Hindus—namely Brahmins (the traditional priestly caste), Kshatriyas, (the warrior caste), and Banias (the trading caste)—from becoming BJP supporters.
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Hartosh Singh Bal, Foreign Affairs, 13 Apr. 2022
As a member of all the priestly colleges, the emperor was effectively the head of Roman religion as well as its chief priest.
—Mary Beard, The New Yorker, 26 June 2023
However, as the services are allowed to utilize rings, prayers and priestly blessings, many are concerned the accommodations have effectively overruled this marital doctrine.
—Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 17 Nov. 2023
Ireland has a mere 20 seminarians total, and much of Europe is seeing precipitous declines in priestly vocations as well as parish attendance.
—Tim Busch, National Review, 23 Dec. 2023
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Hartosh Singh Bal, Foreign Affairs, 13 Apr. 2022
As a member of all the priestly colleges, the emperor was effectively the head of Roman religion as well as its chief priest.
—Mary Beard, The New Yorker, 26 June 2023
However, as the services are allowed to utilize rings, prayers and priestly blessings, many are concerned the accommodations have effectively overruled this marital doctrine.
—Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 17 Nov. 2023
Ireland has a mere 20 seminarians total, and much of Europe is seeing precipitous declines in priestly vocations as well as parish attendance.
—Tim Busch, National Review, 23 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for priestly
Adjective
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Lebanon’s system of government requires the new president to convene consultations with lawmakers to nominate a Sunni Muslim prime minister to form a new cabinet, a process that can often be protracted as factions barter over ministerial portfolios.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
9 Jan. 2025
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Dominic LeBlanc has since been appointed to succeed her and head the finance ministerial portfolio.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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From that crucible emerged a unique talent, adept at the pastoral origins of the game.—
Chad Jennings,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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His duties range from preparing and preaching scriptures as well as other pastoral care to the usual mix of funerals, weddings and baptism.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The law only allows schools to recognize changes made to birth certificates that were made to correct a clerical error.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
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The rescue is seeking volunteers to help feed the animals, as well as clean the pens, grounds and equipment; animal handling and basic interaction; general administration and clerical tasks and special events. Snacks and light refreshments will be provided.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Priestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priestly. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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