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Recent Examples of liturgical
The liturgical garments – such as robes, stoles and hats – worn by the pope and other Christian church officials are known as vestments.
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Christopher Watson, ABC News, 8 May 2025
With these words, the master of papal liturgical ceremonies ordered all non-electors to leave the Sistine Chapel.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Even the staff within the building, such as medical personnel, liturgical assistants and domestic workers, must take the oath.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 7 May 2025
His coffin was officially sealed on Friday night in a liturgical rite led by the Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the church.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Watson, ABC News, 8 May 2025
With these words, the master of papal liturgical ceremonies ordered all non-electors to leave the Sistine Chapel.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Even the staff within the building, such as medical personnel, liturgical assistants and domestic workers, must take the oath.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 7 May 2025
His coffin was officially sealed on Friday night in a liturgical rite led by the Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the church.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liturgical
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Anand is a neurologist and the author of The Mind Electric, out in June 2025 Within the walls of a hospital, privacy is sacred—the intimate details of someone’s body and illness are meant to be as carefully guarded, as quietly delivered, as a sacramental confession.—
Pria Anand,
TIME,
18 Feb. 2025
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After the surgeon general’s warning on alcohol, people of faith should rethink sacramental wine, writes guest columnist Eli Federman.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2025
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Ultimately, whether this trend is used as a distraction tool, self-care ritual or content opportunity, GRWMs at 35,000 feet are the latest example of how TikTok continues to influence travel habits and challenge traditional expectations of what flying looks and feels like.—
Isabelle Rodney,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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Hair thrives on ritual—hydration, gentle detangling, protecting it at night, giving it time to rest.—
Akili King,
Essence,
14 May 2025
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For deeper spiritual guidance, Tarot and Angel Card Readings offer encouragement and clarity about the past, present, and future.—
Kate Donnelly,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Now, the women, who now live in Michigan, are focused on the future and taking care of their mental, spiritual and physical health.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2025
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Some of those details are in opposition to one another – the ancient and the modern, the religious and the secular -particularly in Riyadh.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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Mahmood is the daughter of a Russian Jewish mother and an Indian Hindu father, according to past reporting, and grew up around cultural and religious practices from both sides of her family.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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While the ceremonial aspects of the visit drew attention, the event reinforced Canada’s current position on the world stage and the role of the monarchy in reinforcing that status.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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Although White was technically sworn in Tuesday night, a ceremonial swearing-in is set to take place at the June 3 City Council Committee of the Whole meeting.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Francis has long made ministry to prisoners a hallmark of his priestly vocation, and a Holy Year dedicated to a message of hope is no exception.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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One thing to consider, however, is that Leviticus is devoted to priestly concerns.—
Jacob F. Love,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Liturgical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liturgical. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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