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reverence

[rev-er-uhns, rev-ruhns] / ˈrɛv ər əns, ˈrɛv rəns /


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An American flag waved in the background while various figures gazed up at the president in reverence.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Krusek says what makes the show compelling “is the spirit of the videos, just the sense of joyousness and benevolence that they communicate, and a real sense of reverence for the art and the artists.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

I don’t share their reverence for the institution, nor does most of the public.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Individuals all over the country were fired from their jobs, shunned, ostracized and run out of town for insufficient reverence for Kirk on social media.

From Salon • Mar. 12, 2026

Joanie starts the clapping from the back, slowly, but with reverence and purpose.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini




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