SPIRITUALITY Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

spirituality

noun

ˌspir-i-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē

Definition of spirituality

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 In their place is a broader vision of internet silliness that can mock everything from tech bros and political extremists to new age spirituality grifters and how-to videos. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026 Borobudur’s sense of spirituality still imbues the air around it. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 That experience connected him with the physicality of the role, but also its spirituality. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026 In fact, a throwback to traditional Chinese spirituality and Western New Age practices pervades much of the town. — Afra Wang, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spirituality

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Advertisement The revolution still to come At the heart of the French Revolution of 1789 was the abolition of the privileges of the aristocracy and clergy.

— Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Magic needs no congregation, clergy or theology, so believers can adopt it without leaving their church.

— Ruiqian Li, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026

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Over the past several decades, however, a growing percentage of people in Latin America, long a Catholic stronghold, have been embracing evangelical churches.

— Johanna Bard Richlin, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
Authorities said Willeford, who lived near the church, grabbed his own gun and shot and chased the gunman, helping to stop the massacre.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

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