as in holiness
the quality or state of being spiritually pure or virtuous
a figure of such devoutness that a campaign for her canonization was begun shortly after her death
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Christian figures who embody ideals of goodness and holiness – saints, Mary and even Jesus – are the ones who rule the runway.
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Others limit prayer to God alone and emphasize remembering saints primarily as historical models of holiness.
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Some critics on social media counter that the gatherings risk turning spirituality into spectacle, performance and commodity all at once.
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His opponents in an Indigenous game of guessing, strategy and spirituality pointed to the left.
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To his supporters, Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the steadfast, fearless leader who transcended mere politics and inspired devotion.
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What makes these behaviors especially dangerous is that they’re often disguised as concern or devotion.
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“Devoutness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devoutness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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