worldly

Example Sentences

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At the same time, interest in a more vague spirituality is on the rise, fueled by “wellness” influencers framing spirituality as a shortcut to worldly gains like money, fitness, and romance.

From Salon

Movies have been part of my dream life and my worldly education since my first traumatic encounter with the flying monkeys in “The Wizard of Oz.”

From New York Times

So said one government figure to me, anticipating an important moment today - but worldly enough to realise it's not necessarily the end of the story.

From BBC

I appreciate a worldly wine list that offers 22 selections by the glass as well as the bottle, the average of which is $56.

From Washington Post

The innovations begin with Morales’s restaurant design, which affirms Salvadoran culture in a minimalist dining room that, at heart, embraces the meditative calm of sunlight and few worldly possessions.

From Washington Post