celibate

Example Sentences

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It stands to reason, then, that a film about Ann Lee, the founding “mother” of this 18th century celibate Christian sect, would be a musical.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025

Ultimately, Sam decided to be celibate and invest in their fantasy life with their partner.

From Slate • Sep. 25, 2025

Some had started to feel that he was laying the groundwork to ultimately permit gay men to train for the priesthood, as long as they remained celibate like other priests.

From BBC • May 27, 2024

Nienstedt has consistently denied all misconduct allegations leveled against him, insisting that he has remained celibate, and said that he welcomed the investigation.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2024

The Moslems understand and respect the position of voluntarily celibate women, and speak of them as "those who have left the world."

From Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume II (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs by Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy)