catholic

adjective

ˈkath-lik How to pronounce catholic (audio)
Definition of catholicnext
as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose a museum director with catholic tastes in art

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Recent Examples of catholic Weber conducted an exhaustive search for the existence of Sister Elsie and found no proof of any existence of Sister Elsie or a Catholic orphanage in the Tujunga area at the time. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 Rather more persuasive is a peripheral character, Sister Maura (Elizabeth Marvel), a Catholic nun who articulates a benevolently progressive view of faith. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 10 June 2026 The Mass in Barcelona will be a capstone of Leo’s weeklong visit to Spain, his first significant European trip since being elected pontiff last year and the first papal trip to the predominantly Catholic nation in 15 years. — Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 9 June 2026 Chiesa di San Luigi dei Francesi Even if not a huge art buff, take the five minutes to wander to the Contarelli chapel inside this small catholic church which is just a short stroll from the Pantheon. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for catholic
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  1. unlimited
  2. general
  3. unrestricted
Adjective
  • One handed Republicans a potentially powerful new financial advantage by allowing political parties to spend unlimited amounts in coordination with candidates.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • Subscribe now to support our journalism and get unlimited access to our coverage.
    — Lucy Boyle, Curbed, 1 July 2026
Definition of unlimited
Adjective
  • Little’s lack of response to a possible return that offseason resulted in general manager Ned Colletti pursuing other options.
    — Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • While unions secured general salary increases last year to offset the salary reductions associated with the leave program, the agreements did not include similar increases in July 2026.
    — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of general
Adjective
  • The four players are all currently under contract through at least the 2028-29 season, which is when Brown and Embiid could become unrestricted free agents.
    — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • Oubre, a 6-foot-8, 30-year-old New Orleans native was an unrestricted free agent after playing the past three seasons of an 11-year career with Philadelphia.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of unrestricted

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“Catholic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catholic. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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