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reverent

[rev-er-uhnt, rev-ruhnt] / ˈrɛv ər ənt, ˈrɛv rənt /


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"It was so vibrant and so alive. A reverent and gracious… and wonderful, wonderful energy," he said.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

In the midst of the music festival’s craziness, the tent was filled with a weighted, reverent energy.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

As the verses dwindled, the crowd’s voices softened, almost reverent.

From Slate • Nov. 10, 2025

The singer Seph Schlueter watched his reverent ballad “Counting My Blessings” take off on Instagram in Brazil before catching fire in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

“That-there’s got sixteen valves,” he said in a reverent tone.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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