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reverent

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


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Gene Wilder, in an archival interview, grows absolutely reverent when asked about his first meeting with Mr. Brooks, who gave him his big break in “The Producers.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

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

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

From Slate • Nov. 10, 2025

They stepped past the silent, still rows of lifelessly reverent Model 82958s.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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