saintship

noun

ˈsānt-ˌship How to pronounce saintship (audio)
Definition of saintshipnext
as in holiness
the quality or state of being spiritually pure or virtuous a man who always maintained that his mother's saintship was beyond question

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  1. holiness
  2. spirituality
Noun
  • Soul is a synonym for God, or Spirit, and expresses the vast and eternal beauty of holiness, reflected in man and the universe.
    — Dilshad Khambatta Eames, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The saints’ books, rich vestments and formal poses were visible signs of holiness, symbolizing their learning, discipline and eloquence.
    — Denva Gallant, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
Definition of holiness
Noun
  • Ford draws from Black and Southern sharecropper traditions of reuse and durability while investigating the relationship among labor, spirituality and textiles in American fashion.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Yi offers her readers a dazzling cabinet of curiosities, exploring spirituality, desire and the desperate ways people grasp at each other.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of spirituality
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“Saintship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saintship. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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