LITURGICAL Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

liturgical

adjective

Definition of liturgical

as in sacramental

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Recent Examples of liturgical Alongside official ceremonies and liturgical events, Leo is expected to emphasize his concern for marginalized communities. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 6 June 2026 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 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 The solemn liturgical service included the Lord’s Passion from the Gospel of John. — Holly Andres, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for liturgical

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In the Middle East, where gods were born, where narratives were sacred and the books in which they were inscribed considered sacramental, the ancient narratives are glorified again.

— Robert Stone, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
More than a century ago, French Catholic missionaries introduced winemaking to northern Yunnan, producing vines for sacramental wine and leaving behind a legacy that blends European techniques with local Tibetan culture.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of sacramental

Adjective

Bonny orchestrates a one-car parade for Cooper that’s half return of the prodigal, half humiliation ritual.

— Ryan Chapman, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
Created with his wife Nkuthazo Alexis Dyalvane, the work incorporates cow hair, leather and grass, influenced by ritual adornments, reflecting ancestral knowledge, healing and spiritual transformation.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of ritual

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Jones forced his religious and political views onto Levy throughout their relationship, according to prosecutors.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
One of the newly unemployed is Olivia Siffre (Rachel Keller), a fledgling lawyer who recently moved to California to get away from her hovering, hyper-religious parents.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of religious

Adjective

The ceremonial ringing of the bell to open the market also signified the release of our latest ranking of Europe’s biggest businesses.

— Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
This observance is both a celebration of the goddess’s victory and a ceremonial farewell.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of ceremonial

Adjective

The Illinois native returned to his priestly roots with his last TV appearance as Father Tobias on the daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives.

— Rachel Flynn, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Parsi priesthood is hereditary, meaning all the boys here have been born into priestly families.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026

Definition of priestly

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