Examples of crucifix in a Sentence
He wears a crucifix on a chain around his neck.
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His distinctive silhouette animated the race as its most aggressive rider — low on his bike, crucifix poking out from behind a half-undone zip, barely appearing to breathe but for the sheen of sweat.
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 14 June 2025
The individuals were not buried with any personal items or clothes, according to the study, apart from two crucifixes, a medallion and three rings found in graves.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025
Keeping religious prodding to a minimum — a crucifix here, a mass prayer there — the movie concludes with McDonough’s earnest plea to scan a QR code to purchase tickets for other viewers.
—Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, 22 May 2025
After evening prayers we were expected to remain in silence until morning, sleeping in single beds in private rooms, a crucifix nailed above each of our headboards.
—Lamorna Ash, The Dial, 6 May 2025
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 14 June 2025
The individuals were not buried with any personal items or clothes, according to the study, apart from two crucifixes, a medallion and three rings found in graves.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025
Keeping religious prodding to a minimum — a crucifix here, a mass prayer there — the movie concludes with McDonough’s earnest plea to scan a QR code to purchase tickets for other viewers.
—Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, 22 May 2025
After evening prayers we were expected to remain in silence until morning, sleeping in single beds in private rooms, a crucifix nailed above each of our headboards.
—Lamorna Ash, The Dial, 6 May 2025
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“Crucifix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crucifix. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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crucifix
noun
cru·ci·fix
ˈkrü-sə-ˌfiks 
: a cross with a figure of Jesus crucified on it
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