| rationalization(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation) |
| reason(noun, approval, argument, explanation, excuse) |
| rebirth(refinement, distillation, freeing, cleansing, sanitization) |
| rebuttal(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation) |
| recognition(agreement, authorization, consent, warrant, go-ahead) |
| redemption(noun, reason, approval, argument, grace) |
| refinement(distillation, freeing, cleansing, sanitization) |
| religiousness(noun, piety) |
| reply(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation) |
| response(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation) |
| rites(noun, belief, morality, faith, ritual) |
| ritual(noun, belief, morality, faith, introduction) |
| sainthood |
| sanctimoniousness(noun, piety) |
| sanction(noun, leave, agreement, permit, approval) |
| sectarian |
| solemnity(noun, piety) |
| song and dance(noun, expression, idiom, reason, approval) |
| stamp of approval(expression, authorization, consent, warrant, acknowledgment) |
| story(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation) |