How to Use Mary Magdalene in a Sentence

Mary Magdalene

noun
  • At the rear, Mary Magdalene’s hand is raised to wipe away her tears.
    — Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
  • The show’s pick for Mary Magdalene has not yet been revealed.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 5 May 2025
  • Charles isn't the only royal to frequent St Mary Magdalene for worship.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Elizabeth Tabish, who plays Mary Magdalene, agreed that the Texas weather is all over the place.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Dennis’ infamous Mary Magdalene gasps, as her voice raises to an earsplitting pitch.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Clarence competes with Mary Magdalene (Teyana Taylor) in hopes of winning back his money and restoring his honor.
    — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Think of Sarah, the conspiracy daughter of Jesus and Mary Magdalene.
    — Devan Díaz, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
  • One of the ads features people washing other people's feet, a reference to Jesus and Mary Magdalene.
    — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Over time, Church fathers apparently favored Peter’s influence in the early text at the expense of Mary Magdalene.
    — Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
  • There’s not great chemistry between Justin Matthew Sargent as Jesus and Stephanie Zaharis as Mary Magdalene.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
  • Jim Caviezel, who starred as Jesus Christ will return alongside Monica Bellucci who starred as Mary Magdalene.
    — Charna Flam, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
  • The longest ending includes the risen Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene, whose testimony is initially rebuffed, and then to others.
    — Mary Foskett, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The 38-year-old actress, who plays Mary Magdalene in the historical drama, says the relatability of her character is one of the things that makes the show so captivating.
    — Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Monica Bellucci, who portrayed Mary Magdalene in the 2004 epic, will also not be returning as a completely new cast will star in the sequel.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The royal attended the Christmas morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church on Thursday in London.
    — Tara Larson, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Key roles will be recast for the new movies, as Caviezel will not reprise the titular part of Jesus, while Monica Bellucci also won’t return as Mary Magdalene.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
  • As Chapter 20 begins, one of Jesus’ most devoted followers, Mary Magdalene, approaches the tomb.
    — Mary Foskett, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The Passion of the Christ starred Jim Caviezel as Jesus and Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene.
    — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
  • For decades, reporters, activists, historians and others who formed the narrative of Chicano civil rights treated her as a modern-day Mary Magdalene — a woman who found purpose by following a man.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
  • According to legend, the cookies represent the ship that carried three important saints—Mary Magdalene, Martha, and Lazarus—to Provence more than 2,000 years ago.
    — Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
  • His award-winning novel, A Mask the Color of the Sky, is about a Palestinian man with a degree in archaeology who is writing a novel about Mary Magdalene.
    — Daniel Estrin, NPR, 3 Dec. 2025
  • The painting depicts Mary Magdalene with long, flowing hair, draped in a regal red garment and clutching a skull — a contemporary interpretation of one of Christianity’s most enduring figures.
    — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
  • Maia Morgenstern played the Blessed Virgin Mary, with Monica Bellucci appearing in the role of Mary Magdalene.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Women watching The Gospel of John’s description of Mary Magdalene’s actions aligns with the other canonical Gospels’ portrayal of women who followed Jesus.
    — Mary Foskett, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
  • One of the estate's features includes St Mary Magdalene Church, a medieval church used by the royal family for various special occasions, including Princess Charlotte's christening.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Hosted by Fox & Friends star Ainsley Earhardt, the press release boasted that more than 100 notable actors were signed on, including megastar Kristen Bell as the voice of Mary Magdalene.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2025
  • The original film, starring Jim Caviezel as Jesus of Nazareth and Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene, followed the final 12 hours before the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
  • In addition to Ohtonen, The Resurrection of the Christ features an all-new cast that includes Mariela Garriga as Mary Magdalene, replacing previous star Monica Bellucci.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 26 May 2026
  • Originally, Bell voiced Mary Magdalene for The Truth and Life Dramatized Audio Bible, a New Testament audiobook released in 2010.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2025
  • Soo, who originated Eliza in Broadway’s Hamilton, earned a Tony Award nomination for the role, and most recently starred as Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2025

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