as in holiness
the quality or state of being spiritually pure or virtuous
a figure of such devoutness that a campaign for her canonization was begun shortly after her death
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Noun
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For some, holiness has an otherness quality set apart from all (or most) of humanity.—
Walt Shelton,
Austin American-Statesman,
14 Aug. 2024 -
The Ethiopian crosses symbolize eternal life and connection, and given that a sanctuary is a place for refuge and safety and holiness, Makonnen’s artwork provides some semblance of that for the spirits of the fallen and slain after their lives have ended.—
Shantay Robinson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Although prevalent in denim, indigo has a footprint that extends to art and craft, as well as spirituality and science.—
Carved in Blue,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Feb. 2025
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Forty years of sacrifice, 40 years of forgiveness, of talking about faith, spirituality, love, real love, unwavering love in spite of myself.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Ronnie’s devotion to fatherhood was evident in one of his recent Instagram posts.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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The family’s devotion to theater organs runs deep; a young Norm helped Sarah and Garrett install two of them in their house.—
Heather Kathryn Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Devoutness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoutness. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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