sac·ra·men·tal
ˌsa-krə-ˈmen-tᵊl 
1
: of, relating to, or having the character of a sacrament
sacramental wine
2
: suggesting a sacrament (as in sacredness)
: an action or object (such as the rosary) of ecclesiastical origin that serves to express or increase devotion
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
The Bible And Armenia’s Wine History The winemaking apparatus was found next to what amounts to a cemetery, likely for sacramental or religious purposes.
—Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Either way, the installation was not meant to replace sacramental confession.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2025
The complaint says he’s previously fought for the legal right to use sacramental plant medicines religiously.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2025
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Winston said because of that, Bible-believing and sacramental Christians have no choice but to be out protesting for the protection of immigrants.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
The Bible And Armenia’s Wine History The winemaking apparatus was found next to what amounts to a cemetery, likely for sacramental or religious purposes.
—Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Either way, the installation was not meant to replace sacramental confession.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2025
The complaint says he’s previously fought for the legal right to use sacramental plant medicines religiously.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2025
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“Sacramental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sacramental. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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