Thesaurus results for PRAYERFUL

prayerful

adjective

ˈprer-fəl

Definition of prayerful

as in pleading

asking humbly impressed by such prayerful petitioners, the governor promised that he'd see what he could do

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Recent Examples of prayerful There are prayerful ways to make choices that bring harmony, grace, and healing and an assurance of good outcomes. — Pam Debolt, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Apr. 2026 The Sagrada Família was founded as an expiatory church, meaning that it would be financed by prayerful donations from people atoning for their sins. — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025 Korie told Fox News Digital the decision to return to television was prayerful and carefully considered. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2025 After prayerful reflection and discussion, our team, alongside our Board of Directors, has made the decision to move in a different direction from the band for this year’s festival. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for prayerful

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persistent

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In his inaugural Jackson Hole speech as chairman, Warsh warned that persistent inflation may necessitate further monetary tightening.

— William Pesek, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Mehta increased his price target on FANG stock to $220 from $212 and reiterated a buy rating, citing the company's capital-efficient volume growth as oil prices remain high amid persistent supply disruption in the Middle East.

— TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026

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