In ancient Greek orthography, the spiritus lenis indicates that a word begins without aspiration.

The ancient manuscript warned that summoners who failed their rites might accidentally call forth spiritus aspers into the world.

The choir performed several arranged spirituals that left the audience breathless.

The choir's interpretation of Negro spirituals brought a hush over the concert hall.

The choir's new program features concert spirituals arranged for chamber ensemble.

Many contemporary poets claim to tap into the spiritus mundi when they seek to articulate the anxieties and hopes of their generation.

The choir performed negro spirituals at the community memorial, bringing tears to many listeners.

The ethnographer noted several spiritualisations in the way seasonal rituals evolved into communal ceremonies.

The artist's work reflected a deliberate spiritualisation of everyday objects, inviting viewers to see the sacred in the mundane.

Spiritualists gathered in the candlelit parlor to attempt a séance and share personal accounts of contact with the other side.