godliness

Example Sentences

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Luciano brought relief to a profession where stoicism is regarded as next to godliness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

May godliness be their guidance, may sanctity be their strength, may peace on earth be the fruit of their labours, and their joy in heaven thine eternal gift; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2022

Downstairs, I could hear Mother, for whom cleanliness beat godliness every time, vacuuming the living room.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2021

Fortunately for Arden, the support act, Sam Cooke, drove the audience wild; Richard’s competitive spirit overcame his godliness, and compelled him to play his hits so as not to be outshone.

From The Guardian • May 9, 2020

Strong as it was, she must be a believer in cleanliness being next to godliness and she wasn’t taking any chances.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool