SPIRITUALITY Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

spirituality

noun

ˌspir-i-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē

as in clergy

the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church the archbishop was opposed to the marriage, and the king needed the support of the spirituality if his rule was to be considered legitimate

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Recent Examples of spirituality Rather, Leo seems inspired by the calm, persistent zeal to preach the Gospel and — thanks to his Augustinian spirituality — emphasize community and harmony. —

Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026 Works by Granara, for example, recall elements of spirituality and stream of consciousness. —

Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 May 2026 Saar’s style can best be described as some combination of surreal and grounded — infused with the spirituality that has lived at the core of her work since the ’60s. —

Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026 The book is sitting at this intersection of style and wellness, or style and spirituality. —

José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for spirituality

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirituality

Noun

The clergy specifically placed the handles of the tall ark at the bottom, so that even preschoolers would be able to open it.

— Rachel Kraus, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Galizia sees the photographs depicting priests as part of an artistic tradition, noting that no one watching a TV drama involving priests believes they are actually played by clergy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 May 2026