as in respectful
formal
showing a lot of respect
a reverent crowd of worshippers They used a reverent tone of voice when speaking about their father.
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Recent Examples of reverent
And last fall, Hurley played a set to a hushed, reverent audience at the annual Brooklyn Folk Festival.
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
Sometimes, the most loving creations are the least reverent.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 July 2024
Inherent in writing is a reverent mystique, untapped by AI’s predictive interpretation.
—Elizabeth Brown, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
The Sixteen The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, October 26
Part of Miller Theatre’s early-music series, the English vocal ensemble performs reverent music old and recent by William Byrd and Arvo Pärt.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2024
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
Sometimes, the most loving creations are the least reverent.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 July 2024
Inherent in writing is a reverent mystique, untapped by AI’s predictive interpretation.
—Elizabeth Brown, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
The Sixteen The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, October 26
Part of Miller Theatre’s early-music series, the English vocal ensemble performs reverent music old and recent by William Byrd and Arvo Pärt.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2024
See All Example Sentences for reverent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverent
Adjective
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But the guardians, while respectful of Nick's commander status, insist on recording the incident.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Keith continued, admonishing his crowd and reminding them to be respectful not only to him, but to their fellow concertgoers.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The secret in the biscuits is the pairing of cheddar with bacon, with the overall result being worshipful thanks from those who are lucky enough to partake.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
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Her chef and housekeeper, Bruna (Alba Rohrwacher), is timid and worshipful but able to take quietly decisive action when necessary.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
25 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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His age, recent back-to-back bouts of cancer and ongoing radiotherapy complications notwithstanding, Book’s drive is so tireless that it’s become something of a reverential joke among many who interact with him.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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While reverential to the brand’s history and its signature bravado, Puglisi brings a thoughtfulness to his work that his predecessors largely resisted.—
Ian Malone,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Contemporary accounts describe Antoine as a pious person, initially committed to Catholicism, then to spiritualism.—
Emilien Hofman (Tr. Elettra Pauletto),
The Dial,
20 Mar. 2025
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As the emboldened queen is beheaded, King Henry is seen preparing to wed his third wife, the pious and soft-spoken Jane Seymour (Kate Phillips).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Continue reading … ‘MANY SURPRISES’ – Archaeologists discover proof of Bible verse at holiest site in Christianity.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Religious leaders commissioned Renaissance masters to adorn their holy places.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Some of the negative comments on Stefani's post were met with pushback from other fans, who pointed out that the singer has long been candid about her devout Catholic faith.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
24 Mar. 2025
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Raised primarily by his mother and grandparents in a devout Catholic household, Dr. Gantes spent time under the wing of a neighborhood priest, who organized projects in small farming communities.—
Adam Williams,
The Christian Science Monitor,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With Ramadan now a season of cultural significance beyond religious observance, its musical phenomenon continues to evolve, marking a unique space where nostalgia, innovation and commercial success intersect.—
Hala Mustafa,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2025
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Despite hailing from a historically apolitical and publicity-avoidant religious community, the Amish farmer has turned into a kind of folk hero among MAGA Republicans — and a symbol of the political right’s growing thirst for raw milk.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Reverent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reverent. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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