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

Alcuin told the first holy Roman emperor to ignore such declarations of public godliness “since the riotousness of the crowd is always very close to madness.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2024

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

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