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noun

Definition of encyclicalnext
as in letter
an official writing from the Pope to the Roman Catholic bishops

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adjective

as in catholic

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Recent Examples of encyclical
Noun
But that encyclical contained more than just a manifesto promoting the common good over profit in the AI race. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026 Written in response to the rapid changes brought on by industrial capitalism, the encyclical is claimed by both progressive and conservative Catholics as a charter for their approaches. — Paul Elie, New Yorker, 27 June 2026
Adjective
But last month in his first encyclical, Pope Leo XIV addressed the potential dangers of artificial intelligence. — Scott Neuman, NPR, 11 June 2026 Here, Leo’s encyclical’s defense of human dignity is key. — Vilas Dhar, Time, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for encyclical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encyclical
  1. letter
  2. catholic
  3. message
  4. inclusionary
  5. epistle
  6. general
  7. proclamation
  8. comprehensive
Noun
  • But the lobbyist has doubled down on her criticism of McCuskey in a recent letter to Illinois’ four top legislative leaders and obtained by the Tribune.
    — Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • White formally declared for the draft in a letter sent to the WNBA league office by his attorney, former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz.
    — Jackson Thompson , Patricia Babcock McGraw OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
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Adjective
  • Thanks to the grouse’s catholic tastes, there are no known reports of death by starvation.
    — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Paré-Poupart’s style gives his book a rambunctious spirit, a sense of a hungry, catholic mind at work.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
Definition of catholic
Noun
  • They are constantly and credibly threatened, their locations and details given out in menacing anonymous messages.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Brad Pitt sent a message to George Clooney as the Michael Clayton star was honored Wednesday at the Venice International Film Festival.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of message
Adjective
  • However, the Netherland Place home was bound by Denver’s inclusionary housing ordinance, which sets affordability covenants on some homes.
    — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to approving new services fees on May 19, the City Council unanimously approved a temporary inclusionary housing in-lieu fee.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Definition of inclusionary
Noun
  • The main theme of the letters over time emphasizes long-term value creation, but the epistles have drawn criticism from the political left and right.
    — byDebbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Mar. 2026
  • For example, in several Epistles, the apostle Paul speaks often about the Christian hope in God through Jesus Christ.
    — Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 20 Jan. 2026
Definition of epistle
Adjective
  • Shelley served as the Warriors’ associate general counsel and director of business and legal affairs and risk management, and Vasquez was the vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion.
    — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Israel Defense Forces captured Hamas' head of general security during a raid in Gaza, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said.
    — Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of general
Noun
  • The proclamation does not specify any countries by name that this action applies to -- something the administration has been tight-lipped about.
    — Emily Chang, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The move echoed his renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America through a proclamation on the first day of his second term, but didn’t feature a new executive order or proclamation.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of proclamation
Adjective
  • In its comprehensive plan, the city of Eagle identifies the BLM land Bobo is cleaning up as a major component of the Foothills, calling for public lands to be incorporated into a larger open-space and wildlife-corridor network.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026
  • MacGregor has signed contracts with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard to supply comprehensive roll-on/roll-off equipment for the two vessels, marking one of its most extensive scopes for roll-on/roll-off passenger ferries to date.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of comprehensive

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