biblical

adjective

Definition of biblicalnext
as in scriptural
relating to, taken from, or found in the Bible a biblical passage The city was a center for trade in biblical times.

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Recent Examples of biblical Gene Towsel likens the drought in church choirs, especially in the Black church, to biblical times. — Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 Punk notoriously flamed out of AEW after a biblical shoot promo at the 2022 AEW All Out Media Scrum. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Bailey got biblical in the lawsuit, comparing his plight to that of Uriah the Hittite. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026 The book, which has been in the safekeeping of the Van Eeghen family for more than three centuries, contains approximately thirty drawings, many of which depict biblical scenes. — News Desk, Artforum, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for biblical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for biblical
  1. scriptural
  2. holy
  3. liturgical
  4. religious
  5. sacred
  6. ceremonial
Adjective
  • With so many in the world being uprooted and seeking security, the scriptural account of Ruth affords an example of how a more universal Love meets human needs.
    — Margaret Rogers, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026
  • The gathering will feature live music, public prayer and scriptural readings and is framed by the ideology of White Christian nationalism, the false belief that America was founded as a Christian nation.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 16 May 2026
Definition of scriptural
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  • The first few generations of holy men who led Idaho’s congregations died, and no one took their place.
    — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026
  • And make this little holy moment for yourself, this little spiritual realization of a kind of balance or play in your physical environment and that will heal you.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of holy
Adjective
  • Paintings, liturgical objects and the clothes of a notable 18th century Spanish count were among the other items removed from the monastery.
    — Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Cupichs attended a parish where mass was celebrated in Latin (the liturgical changes of the Second Vatican Council were yet to come) but the sermons were spoken in Croatian.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026
Definition of liturgical
Adjective
  • Most are men between the ages of 18 and 49, without a college degree, earning less than $50,000 a year, less religious than average, and likely to also drink alcohol.
    — Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Deepak and Madhu Ahuja, Plano, Texas, business owners who have been married for 34 years, were in the area for a religious journey to Mount Kailash, a sacred site for both Hindus and Buddhists.
    — Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of religious
Adjective
  • These tens of thousands of petroglyphs depict animals, spiritual figures, and sacred stories.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But Kuk, who started at Wan’s as a busboy at 13, then moved to working at the counter and then in the kitchen, also wanted to make changes that highlighted what the family considers sacred traditions.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of sacred
Adjective
  • Partners from The National Park Foundation, Save the Dunes, Friends of Indiana Dunes and Dunes Learning Center joined the National Park Service for the lodge’s ceremonial reopening, welcoming visitors inside for the first time since 1976.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Many lieutenant governors across the country have only ceremonial duties, as their only job is to take over if the governor can’t complete the term.
    — Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of ceremonial

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“Biblical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biblical. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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