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
The connection between pets and spirituality is not limited to one religion.
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John Blake, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
Was that a common thing for you, to connect Indigenous brothers on the inside with the spirituality, and really push that?
—Nick Estes, New Yorker, 26 June 2025
In the past couple of years, Corbin got sober, went vegan, and became engaged with politics and spirituality.
—Eamon Whalen, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
Riri is a scientist obsessed with making machinery work — until magic, witchcraft and other forms of spirituality suddenly start driving the story.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for spirituality
John Blake, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
Was that a common thing for you, to connect Indigenous brothers on the inside with the spirituality, and really push that?
—Nick Estes, New Yorker, 26 June 2025
In the past couple of years, Corbin got sober, went vegan, and became engaged with politics and spirituality.
—Eamon Whalen, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
Riri is a scientist obsessed with making machinery work — until magic, witchcraft and other forms of spirituality suddenly start driving the story.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for spirituality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirituality
Noun
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In a report released last year, the Rabbinical Assembly reaffirmed its ban on clergy officiating at weddings of intermarrying couples but called on members to be more welcoming toward mixed families.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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Reconciliation today Searching for a path forward, contemporary Sámi artist and Lutheran catechist Lars Levi Sunna began to produce church art that incorporated and celebrated pre-Christian Sámi symbols – some of the very traditions that had been demonized by clergy of the past.—
Thomas A. DuBois,
The Conversation,
27 June 2025
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All day, a steady stream of young people from across the state wearing T-shirts emblazoned with the names of their CrossFit gyms or their church groups presented themselves at the station, offering assistance.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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Other Republicans promised to bulldoze the Department of Education, to end affirmative action, and to get rid of rules limiting church involvement in elections.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
11 July 2025
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“Spirituality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirituality. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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