1
as in metaphysical
not composed of matter
a staunch skeptic and realist, he scoffs at the very notion of ghosts and other spiritual entities
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as in religious
of, relating to, or used in the practice or worship services of a religion
spiritual songs that have been sung by generations of worshippers
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as in hymn
a religious song
sang a spiritual at the funeral
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Recent Examples of spiritual
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
Books of advice come in many forms: financial, spiritual, physical, philosophical.
—Dwight Garner, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Mathew Holloway, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Cost: Free Afrofuturism: The Freedom Metropolis: Dance to the sounds of Africana music spanning jazz, soul, hip-hop, African-American spiritual and Afrobeat as part of Uniting Voices' Black Futures concert series.
—Moyo Adeolu, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
However, the boy’s Indigenous spiritual life does not mesh with the mission’s Christianity and his mysterious power becomes a threat.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
Books of advice come in many forms: financial, spiritual, physical, philosophical.
—Dwight Garner, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
From Negro spirituals to the foundation of the blues, these traditions provide freedom to express the harsh realities of life.
—Mathew Holloway, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Cost: Free Afrofuturism: The Freedom Metropolis: Dance to the sounds of Africana music spanning jazz, soul, hip-hop, African-American spiritual and Afrobeat as part of Uniting Voices' Black Futures concert series.
—Moyo Adeolu, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiritual
Adjective
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In the 19th century, philosophers and poets dabbled with it in the pursuit of metaphysical insights.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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Magic Market Step into a world of magic and wonder at the Magic Market, where 75 vendors await with everything from mystical, metaphysical products and tarot readings to vintage treasures, witchy supplies, and plants.—
Holly Alvarado,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2025
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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
Noun
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A lot of hymns and negro spirituals are communication.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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The pair sang along to hymns and the UK’s national anthem, and smiled while watching the performances.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Others may also visit the sacred sites for a voluntary pilgrimage called Umrah that can be undertaken at any time.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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In historical records, Abydos was referred to as a sacred city that was the final resting place of Osiris — the god of the underworld — and the preferred resting place for the first pharaohs.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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On Thursday, Spurs have to do the same thing again: step out of the tunnel, wait for the Europa League anthem to play and become a different team.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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While covering the 1999 anthem, Clarkson, 42 — who wore a yellow T-shirt and wide-leg dark denim jeans — injected her signature vocals.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The actor has gone on to star in series like Fellow Travelers, a historical series set in the world of politics in the 1950s, which explores the deleterious psychic effect that being forced to live in the closet can have on LGBTQ people.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In search of the psychic wound that got us here, commentators often cite Trump’s tense history with the Kennedy Center Honors.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2025
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Then, using his talents playing the lyre and singing psalms, David grew to be a supportive comfort to the possibly mad King Saul (Ali Suliman) as well as begin a romance with Saul’s daughter, Michal (Indy Lewis).—
Jim Halterman,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Lady Olive certainly sank: All of its crew members escaped in lifeboats, singing psalms to stave off hypothermia, and were saved after 36 hours at sea.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
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What’s interesting is supernatural activity spiked after the first nuclear reactors (assembled in Hyde Park) were buried in Red Gate Woods nearby.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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This psychological drama examines the aftermath of a boarding school suicide, with two students uncovering hidden truths through a supernatural possession element.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Spiritual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiritual. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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