spiritual leader

Example Sentences

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She is remembered not only as a royal figure, but also as a spiritual leader whose authority extended beyond governance into belief and ritual.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Newsom touted the effort in his 2024 salmon strategy, which featured a smiling photograph of Winnemem Wintu Chief and spiritual leader Caleen Sisk next to Chuck Bonham, then-director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Urista pointed to the region’s prehispanic nahual—a spiritual leader that is believed to shapeshift into animal counterparts—as a possible explanation for Mexico’s obsession.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

"Meditation: Reflections Of His Holiness The Dalai Lama" features artists such as Rufus Wainwright, who accepted the award on behalf of the spiritual leader, and Maggie Rogers.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

We are encouraged to think of this castle as our ancestral home, and of Dame Flora as our spiritual leader.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood