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reverent

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


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We witness this in the image of our fútbol queen on the cover, strong, reverent and at peace.

From Los Angeles Times May 15, 2026

Along the way they were met by thousands of admirers, who mostly greeted them with reverent silence rather than cheers or applause.

From Salon Feb. 13, 2026

Gene Wilder, in an archival interview, grows absolutely reverent when asked about his first meeting with Mr. Brooks, who gave him his big break in “The Producers.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 20, 2026

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

From BBC Dec. 27, 2025

I sighed, and I watched his reverent fingers fold the note and close it in its armor of foil and put it away.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck




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