liturgical

adjective

Definition of liturgicalnext
as in sacramental

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Recent Examples of liturgical The Vatican authorized Esperanto for liturgical use decades ago, and Radio Vaticana still publishes news and papal updates in Esperanto online three times a week. — Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026 The Cupichs attended a parish where mass was celebrated in Latin (the liturgical changes of the Second Vatican Council were yet to come) but the sermons were spoken in Croatian. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026 During Holy Week, several major of days of worship will lead up to Easter — Christianity's most significant holiday which celebrates Jesus' resurrection and marks the start of a new liturgical year. — Jarrod Wardwell, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026 Ancient communities such as the Assyrians, Copts, Maronites and Armenians have preserved their liturgical and theological heritage across generations, and form some of the oldest continuous Christian traditions in the world. — Febe Armanios, The Conversation, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for liturgical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liturgical
  1. sacramental
  2. ritual
  3. spiritual
  4. religious
  5. ceremonial
  6. priestly
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  • The sacramental palms can be kept at home and returned to church or nature, but should not to be thrown away, the Archdiocese noted.
    — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Of these, Anglicans traditionally hold only baptism and the Eucharist as sacraments instituted by Christ and regard the others as sacramental rites.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
Definition of sacramental
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  • Consider non-alcoholic drinks like herbal teas for ritual, functional beverages with adaptogens for calm, or kombucha for effervescence and gut health.
    — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • For families Families will love the easy access to the slopes and the daily s’mores ritual by the outdoor pool and heat lamps.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Definition of ritual
Adjective
  • India’s religious and spiritual economy was estimated at roughly $58 billion in 2025, and is projected to grow steadily over the next decade.
    — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Amid a host of synthetic textures, the batá grounds the record in its spiritual reference; only the twins’ perspective changes.
    — Stefanie Fernández, Pitchfork, 3 July 2026
Definition of spiritual
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  • Having witnessed centuries of religious warfare in Europe, when millions were killed for their beliefs, the framers took pains to make sure nothing like that would happen here.
    — Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Supporters argue that the gatherings represent a form of devotion untethered from rigid rituals and the gatekeeping normally associated with temples or religious processions.
    — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of religious
Adjective
  • Since February, archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry, pottery and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people or members of the society’s upper classes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • Among those in this summer’s free-agency pool is former Heat guard Kyle Lowry, who Tuesday is expected to sign a ceremonial one-day contract with Toronto to retire as a member of the Raptors.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026
Definition of ceremonial
Adjective
  • Parsi priesthood is hereditary, meaning all the boys here have been born into priestly families.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
  • Before heading to seminary and taking up the priestly collar, Borba enjoyed red carpets and professional acclaim for his business acumen.
    — David Begnaud, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Definition of priestly

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