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as in spiritual
of, relating to, or used in the practice or worship services of a religion
Johann Sebastian Bach wrote some of the most beautiful religious music in the world
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as in pious
showing a devotion to God and to a life of virtue
a deeply religious woman who eventually decided to quit her job and to become a nun
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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a woman known for embracing various causes with a religious enthusiasm
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Recent Examples of religious
Laura Rodríguez Presa, chicagotribune.com, 11 Sep. 2020
Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
As for non-medical exemptions, such as those for religious or personal (or philosophical) reasons, state laws vary widely.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
As a young religious, Bishop-elect Lombardo did missionary work in Bolivia and Honduras.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, chicagotribune.com, 11 Sep. 2020
Noun
The director’s sophomore feature, currently in pre-production, tells the story of a young woman struggling to care for her dying mother, who, in desperation, decides to join a dangerous band of thieves specializing in stealing religious figures.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
As for non-medical exemptions, such as those for religious or personal (or philosophical) reasons, state laws vary widely.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for religious
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While most people worry about ChatGPT taking their jobs, Chopra has built his own AI twin and uses artificial intelligence as a personal confidant, health coach, research assistant, and spiritual guide.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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That mission was amplified throughout the show, which blurred the lines between runway, cultural tribute, and spiritual homecoming.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 Sep. 2025
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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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Kaif Shaikh Kaif Shaikh is a journalist and writer passionate about turning complex information into clear, impactful stories.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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Investing in employee growth creates passionate advocates who deliver exceptional customer experiences, which then builds community goodwill.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Alongside The Long Walk, there’s the reunion of a decades-old fake rock band, a return of a charming singing nun/babysitter, another murder in a New York, and a chance to go back in Pixar’s toy box.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
13 Sep. 2025
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San Francisco Opera’s revival showcases artists from the original cast, as well as welcoming new artists, including mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton in the role of Sister Helen, the nun whose work with death row inmates inspired her memoir and became the source for the opera.—
Georgia Rowe,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 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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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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At Fox, Collier became known for his passional embrace of blockchain, NFTs and the whole Web3 space.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2022
Noun
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While the glory days have come and gone — and come and gone again — for Florida, most still see him as the king for a Gators program that was once just a novice to the national stage.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Religious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religious. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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