reverentially

Example Sentences

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Maher spoke reverentially about Trump after the president gave him a private guided tour.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2025

He leans in for a closer look and, almost reverentially, points to a scribble.

From Scientific American • Jun. 22, 2023

It is eaten always and everywhere, and its preparation is described almost reverentially.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 25, 2023

The film follows the Caros on a return trip to Texas, where the author is greeted reverentially by locals.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2022

He reached into his breast pocket and produced a plain envelope, soiled around the edges, and held it out to me reverentially, as if it was an important artifact.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse