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reverent

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


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Yet while the basic gesture of translation is reverent, sometimes a foxy irreverence yields pleasing results.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Tuna says everyone who has come to see the art has left feeling a bit more reverent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

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

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

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

From Slate • Nov. 10, 2025

The words, in the reverent tones of his rough voice, sounded like a magic spell.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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