as in devout
showing a devotion to God and to a life of virtue
renowned as theologian as well as for his work as medical missionary in Africa, Dr. Albert Schweitzer was widely regarded as one of the most sainted individuals of his time
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Recent Examples of sainted
This one could be like Intel in the 1990s, a stock that had one of the most sainted trajectories, rivaled and now exceeded by that of Club stock Nvidia.
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2024
Lorne Michaels is the out-of-touch one, and Jim Henson is essentially sainted.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
On the anniversary of his death last August, a few who knew ‘the sainted junior senator from New York’ remember his legacy.
—Nr Staff, National Review, 18 Aug. 2024
The origins of the sainted drink date to the times of the Persians, who claim to have invented it.
—Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2024
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2024
Lorne Michaels is the out-of-touch one, and Jim Henson is essentially sainted.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
On the anniversary of his death last August, a few who knew ‘the sainted junior senator from New York’ remember his legacy.
—Nr Staff, National Review, 18 Aug. 2024
The origins of the sainted drink date to the times of the Persians, who claim to have invented it.
—Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sainted
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As a devout Muslim, Abdi, 24, dresses modestly and wears a hijab, or, when shooting or walking shows, a hat or head covering.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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The venue will certainly attract flocks of deadheads, who remain among the most devout fanbases in music.—
Ethan Millman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Each letter comes across as a set piece, a small achievement of style and tone: Vasari’s flowery, deferential missives to the duke, Maria’s youthful ardor and confusion, the overly pious cattiness of a nun.—
Chelsea Leu,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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For pious viewers who may traditionally shy away from the horror genre, The Bondsman may surprise with some very tender and spiritual moments.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
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Francis urged political leaders to guard against religious extremism and warned Catholics not to force their faith on others during a 2024 visit to Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim-majority country.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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For many in the Baptist denomination, Easter Sunday church service isn’t just a religious obligation but a homecoming.—
Tiana Randall,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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Luckily for them, Jonathan decided to take the longest water break in the history of The Amazing Race, much to the detriment of his very patient and saintly wife.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
2 Apr. 2025
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The contrast between the saintly behavior expected of these evangelists and their less-than-righteous day-to-day lives is a reliable, ever-replenishing fountain of comedy, as everlasting as the Lord’s love.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
9 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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Across religions and their various significant and holy sites, people of all faiths have shared in Khalafalla’s experience.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The learning process for me over the course of the first two years was to not be as reverent of the original.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Sundance online platform has allowed for a more democratic festival experience (feature film tickets cost $35) when stacked against its peer events, which are reverent to theaters only and in less accessible locations.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 Feb. 2025
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The Pitt was created by R. Scott Gemmill, a former writer and producer on ER, the venerable Emmy-winning series that ran 15 seasons on NBC.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Dewhurst was, at that point, a venerable stage star with six Tony nominations and two wins, and Reiley was a young journeyman actor who was often hired for the chorus or as an understudy.—
Mark Harris,
Vulture,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Sainted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sainted. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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