reverent
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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
James Babson, a longtime doorman at the Hotel Cafe, said its staff and attendees alike have always been reverent toward performers.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025
"It was so vibrant and so alive. A reverent and gracious… and wonderful, wonderful energy," he said.
From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025
The second boy’s voice was reverent and afraid.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
Vocabulary lists containing reverent
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 1
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The Great Gatsby
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