calvary

noun

Definition of calvarynext
as in cross

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Recent Examples of calvary The Rams managed to beat the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7 and, on Thursday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings to open Week 8’s action, the calvary arrived. — Ben Morse, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024 Now, the whole calvary of Hallmark stars, along with many other famous faces come out in droves every year to show their support. — Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2024 Some of these calvaries, like one of the oldest, at Tronoën, near the seashore southwest of Quimper, assemble an enormous cast of actors. — Rosanna Warren, Harper's Magazine, 25 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calvary
  1. cross
  2. ordeal
  3. trial
  4. tribulation
  5. murder
Noun
  • Paqueta’s performance was a factor behind West Ham restoring parity in the 86th minute, courtesy of Andy Robertson’s own goal from Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s cross.
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Tonto from Harry and Tonto (1974) Art Carney won an Academy Award for his portrayal of a retiree who makes a cross country trip with his best friend, Tonto. 26.
    — Devan Coggan, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of cross
Noun
  • The ordeal unraveled at Moore’s spa grand opening attended by RHOA cast members Porsha Williams, Cynthia Bailey, Drew Sidora, Shamea Morton Mwangi, Eady, Kelli Ferrell, and Angela Oakley, per USA Today.
    — DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Tavares-Abel plans to use stop motion animation to tell the story of her ancestor’s migration ordeal.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of ordeal
Noun
  • Judge Scott Gordon denied the defense motion and sent the case to trial in Judge Ronald Coen's courtroom.
    — Greg Fisher, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Combs had offered up to $50 million to wait for his trial from his home on Star Island, but prosecutors insisted the musician was a threat to witnesses and victims.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of trial
Noun
  • While the financial tribulations of large cities make headlines, troubles in smaller cities and in special purpose governments like hospital and transit districts often develop below the radar.
    — Marc Joffe, Orange County Register, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Still, the President is contending with some early setbacks and tribulations.
    — Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of tribulation
Noun
  • Abby’s friends disarm Ellie, and then Abby murders Joel in front of Ellie’s eyes.
    — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Jones is charged with murder, abduction and felonious assault, WTVG reported.
    — Staff Author, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Definition of murder

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“Calvary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calvary. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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