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piety

[pahy-i-tee] / ˈpaɪ ɪ ti /


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Iskander’s David is a young man whose youthful piety and heroism make him a sympathetic figure, notwithstanding the bag of cold cuts.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

The pope "wanted to see for himself what is happening in Monaco, where this movement of renewal is based on an embraced faith, and on an inclusive popular piety and devotion," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Opponents say composting humans is potentially toxic and lacks piety.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

“Last Days” barely engages with religion or piety.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2025

For sure, the age of penitence, remorse and piety was well and truly over.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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