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reverent

[rev-er-uhnt, rev-ruhnt] / ˈrɛv ər ənt, ˈrɛv rənt /


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James Babson, a longtime doorman at the Hotel Cafe, said its staff and attendees alike have always been reverent toward performers.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

"It was so vibrant and so alive. A reverent and gracious… and wonderful, wonderful energy," he said.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

He opens with the hymn “Abide With Me,” played in a reverent manner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

As the verses dwindled, the crowd’s voices softened, almost reverent.

From Slate • Nov. 10, 2025

The words, in the reverent tones of his rough voice, sounded like a magic spell.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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