idolatrous
Example Sentences
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"Hearts must be set free from an idolatrous thirst for profit," the Pope said.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026
On that occasion, it was traditionalists who reacted in fury: they threw what they saw as idolatrous statues into the Tiber.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 14, 2020
He authorized an aggressive campaign to purify churches of supposedly idolatrous images and objects.
From New York Times ● May 29, 2014
Some Muslims observe the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, while others think the practice idolatrous.
From Slate ● Apr. 6, 2012
It may be so, sir; and yet that love need not carry us to such an idolatrous extravagance as is manifested in the little stanzas I had the pleasure of singing to you.
From The Poems of Philip Freneau, Volume II (of III) by Philip Freneau
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