holiness
Example Sentences
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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.
From Salon ● May 17, 2026
But she still knew all the words, albeit this time to a traditional hymn about the holiness of the Lord.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2025
Nobody calls holiness home—although, ironically, doing so is an all-too-human habit.
From Slate ● May 15, 2024
"There can be no mixing, then, of religious beliefs and violence, of holiness and oppression, of religious traditions and sectarianism," Francis said.
From Reuters ● Sep. 3, 2023
When church was over Mama Tataba took us back to the house, while the clever Reverend and his wife stayed behind to smile and shake hands and bask in the general holiness.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
