veneration

Example Sentences

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He receives his due — at times, veneration — for the luminous courage that held together a loose coalition of colonies against the world’s foremost military power.

From Los Angeles Times

The bone fragments have since been distributed to countries like Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, where they remain objects of veneration.

From BBC

Viewers want stars to regurgitate their notable dialogue or react in shock or veneration for the viral sounds, but that’s not what they’re being paid to do.

From Salon

"Today we can't imagine the veneration of Hindu, Jain or Buddhist divine spirits or deities without a human form, can we? Which is what makes this transition so interesting," says Sushma Jansari, the exhibition's curator.

From BBC

And although the streaming boom has had its drawbacks, it has also unearthed and popularized worthy cult classics, giving them a new life and the long-deserved veneration they deserve.

From Salon