Second Coming

NOUN

anticipated return of jesus

Synonyms

WEAK

Second Advent Second Coming of Christ advent parousiamania

Example Sentences

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Much is shrouded in mystery about a Surrey church that is sealed for the Second Coming.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2025

He formed a group called the Second Coming with bassist Berry Oakley, who later introduced him to Duane Allman.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2024

“If you look at your generic evangelicalism, you’ll see folks who affirm they believe in the Second Coming, in rapture—but fewer who would identify specific signs of the times,” he said.

From Slate • Oct. 6, 2022

Or, as Yeats put it in his "Second Coming," Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold.

From Salon • Jan. 25, 2022

They believed in preparing for the Second Coming; we were actually prepared.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover