SPIRITUALITY Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

spirituality

noun

ˌspir-i-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē

Definition of spirituality

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 Some critics on social media counter that the gatherings risk turning spirituality into spectacle, performance and commodity all at once. — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 His opponents in an Indigenous game of guessing, strategy and spirituality pointed to the left. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 The corollary is that paintings that don’t seem to have been purchased by the couple must be empty and flat, without the vein of spirituality that would bring them to life. — Clare Bucknell, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026 Over a decade ago, Brazilian photographer and filmmaker Viviane D’Avilla traveled to India looking to develop a photography project based on the country’s culture and spirituality. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for spirituality

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Government repression increasingly targeted Catholic clergy in communities in Quiché, and Gerardi began to openly protest the violent acts.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026
Officials and clergy promoted July 8 as a Russian answer to Valentine’s Day.

— Diana Dukhanova, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

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The mission, open for daily tours still operates as a Catholic church.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
While smaller than its counterparts in Orange County or the San Gabriel Valley, the San Fernando Valley has a strong Vietnamese community with churches, temples, civic organizations and even a small magazine, Ma said.

— Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

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