as in spirituality
the quality or state of being spiritually pure or virtuous
known throughout the world for his holiness, the prophet was visited daily by hundreds of pilgrims
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Recent Examples of holiness
Jesus told the woman to leave her life of sin and walk in a new life of holiness.
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Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025
Parham, a former Methodist married to a woman from a Quaker family, had come to Kansas from Iowa, after touring holiness camps and talking with global missionaries, some of whom told him about seeing recent converts slip into trances and speak in tongues.
—Casey Cep, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
In this novel no one of these paths is holier than another; Wood is more invested in noticing the human pursuit of holiness itself.
—Lauren Christensen, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
This was during a semi-private audience with his holiness at Castello Gandolfo, il papa’s summer residence.
—Chris Wallace, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
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Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025
Parham, a former Methodist married to a woman from a Quaker family, had come to Kansas from Iowa, after touring holiness camps and talking with global missionaries, some of whom told him about seeing recent converts slip into trances and speak in tongues.
—Casey Cep, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
In this novel no one of these paths is holier than another; Wood is more invested in noticing the human pursuit of holiness itself.
—Lauren Christensen, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
This was during a semi-private audience with his holiness at Castello Gandolfo, il papa’s summer residence.
—Chris Wallace, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holiness
Noun
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White’s interrogation of how Eastern spirituality is instrumentalized by soul-sick Westerners succeeded in its wildest provocations.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
3 June 2025
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Gay Radicalism, Made in Kentucky Livia Gershon August 6, 2024 Gay rights activist Lige Clarke embraced non-monogamy, LSD, and unconventional spirituality, tying many of his radical ideas to his upbringing in Kentucky.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Their reckless, soft-on-crime policies emboldened criminals and thugs; wreaked havoc on the sanctity of our homes, businesses, and public spaces; instilled fear; and jeopardized public trust.—
Jenna deJong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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That said, the creation of human life carries profound moral and ethical considerations that demand sound, responsible policies—ones that uphold the sanctity of every human life from conception to natural death.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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To catch up on his late rent, Winston talks himself into a job at We Deliver, a transportation company with a colorful clientele whose requests can’t help but loosen one’s morality.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Regardless of their personal morality, the jurors are going to have a negative view of Mr. Combs, no question.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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Now, my devotion continues with her newest, Swept Away — a love story about two strangers who get stranded at sea together on a houseboat.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Elias may have to shake off his devotion to metrics and get back to signing people who can play baseball and stay healthy for the entire season.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2025
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“Holiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holiness. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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