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as in venerable
deserving honor and respect especially by reason of age
the college's hallowed tradition of ringing the chapel bell one hundred times before commencement ceremonies
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as in sacred
set apart or worthy of veneration by association with God
a church erected on one of Christianity's most hallowed sites
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as in holy
not to be violated, criticized, or tampered with
hallowed traditions that bind the present generation with all those that have gone before
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as in blessed
to make holy through prayers or ritual
Lincoln's memorable words at the Gettysburg battlefield, "we cannot dedicate—we cannot consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground"
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Recent Examples of hallowed
Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
The colossal scale of the property, meanwhile, is the result of its conversion in the 19th century to become a boys’ boarding school for the Florentine elite; both Salvatore Ferragamo and Stefano Ricci having studied in these hallowed halls.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 28 July 2025
For many, these hallowed quarters are a treasured landing place at the end of a long day, and an escape from the hectic world outside its walls.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2025
Amazon $350 Target Sony’s hallowed WH-1000XM4 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) headphones have been bouncing up and down in price since the XM5 was released.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 12 July 2025
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Adjective
That’s a hallowed major league shrine, yet the tour’s most memorable moments occurred in minor league ballparks.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
The colossal scale of the property, meanwhile, is the result of its conversion in the 19th century to become a boys’ boarding school for the Florentine elite; both Salvatore Ferragamo and Stefano Ricci having studied in these hallowed halls.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 28 July 2025
For many, these hallowed quarters are a treasured landing place at the end of a long day, and an escape from the hectic world outside its walls.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2025
Amazon $350 Target Sony’s hallowed WH-1000XM4 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) headphones have been bouncing up and down in price since the XM5 was released.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallowed
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The grand afternoon teas at this venerable property change themes throughout the year, from a cherry blossom tea welcoming spring to a festive gathering around Lunar New Year.—
Carolyn Heller,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Founded 42 years ago in Cupertino by John Berwald, the venerable Armadillo Willy’s chain grew to several Bay Area locations.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Happy hours are sacred rituals for many American workers, but a handful of states continue to ban them.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Many incorporate local tools like sacred plants and rain sticks to generate tranquil sounds through movement.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this year, proof of an ancient garden was found at the holiest site in Christianity, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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And where the original Hollow Knight sent you plunging into the black depths of Hallownest, Silksong drives Hornet upward, scaling Pharloom alongside a procession of bug-like pilgrims, all drawn to the looming holy Citadel above.—
Keller Gordon,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
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All right, maybe not everything, but investors have been blessed with an abundance of advantages and good fundamental fortune, along with the policy help the market both hoped for and expected.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
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Instead of grand mountains on the horizon, you're blessed with views of shimmery Grant Lake.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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Another late relative was the venerated acting teacher and founding member of the Group Theatre, Stella Adler, whose students had included Marlon Brando, Warren Beatty and Robert De Niro.—
Howard Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
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He was charged with violating a Texas law for desecration of a venerated object.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The revered role would be obsolete.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Masaryk remains one of the country’s most revered historical figures and his legacy is cloaked in an almost mythical aura of admiration.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Colbert dedicated Thursday’s show to free speech and to Kimmel’s team.—
Luke Fountain,Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The grand opening of the new world headquarters building is scheduled for November, and at that time the new building will officially be dedicated as Ford World Headquarters.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Hallowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallowed. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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