1
: of or relating to religious doctrines (such as justification by faith alone) developed by Martin Luther or his followers
2
: of or relating to the Protestant churches adhering to Lutheran doctrines, liturgy, and polity
Examples of Lutheran in a Sentence
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024
Evan Wiley #16 of Orange Lutheran lays down a bunt to drive in a run in the second inning.
—Steve Fryer, Orange County Register, 31 May 2024
On Friday, Anthony, a 6-4, 175 guard from Long Island (New York) Lutheran High, scored 24 points on 7-of-17 shooting (3-of-9 from 3 and 7-of-8 from line) in an 80-69 win over Team JL3 of Texas.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2024
The program won three championships from 2009 to 2011 when the school was known as Baltimore Lutheran School.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2024
Brynne Nally School: Pacifica Sport: Softball Year: Senior Noteworthy: The Long Beach State signee pitched a three-hitter with a season-high 11 strikeouts in a 3-0 victory against Orange Lutheran in the CIF-SS Division 1 championship.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 21 May 2024
Advertisement After ending their college careers — Kristin finished at Cal Lutheran — the couple filled their backpacks and traveled through Europe.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2024
In 2020, Styler posted to Facebook and revealed Giacomo had graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from California Lutheran University.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
Crean Lutheran defeated San Juan Hills to win the Dana Hills tournament.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024
Noun
In baseball, Corona, Huntington Beach, Santa Margarita and Orange Lutheran are returning lots of elite players.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024
Evan Wiley #16 of Orange Lutheran lays down a bunt to drive in a run in the second inning.
—Steve Fryer, Orange County Register, 31 May 2024
On Friday, Anthony, a 6-4, 175 guard from Long Island (New York) Lutheran High, scored 24 points on 7-of-17 shooting (3-of-9 from 3 and 7-of-8 from line) in an 80-69 win over Team JL3 of Texas.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2024
The program won three championships from 2009 to 2011 when the school was known as Baltimore Lutheran School.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2024
Brynne Nally School: Pacifica Sport: Softball Year: Senior Noteworthy: The Long Beach State signee pitched a three-hitter with a season-high 11 strikeouts in a 3-0 victory against Orange Lutheran in the CIF-SS Division 1 championship.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 21 May 2024
Advertisement After ending their college careers — Kristin finished at Cal Lutheran — the couple filled their backpacks and traveled through Europe.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2024
In 2020, Styler posted to Facebook and revealed Giacomo had graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from California Lutheran University.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
Crean Lutheran defeated San Juan Hills to win the Dana Hills tournament.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024
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“Lutheran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lutheran. Accessed 7 Jun. 2024.
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