as in holiness
the quality or state of being spiritually pure or virtuous
the sanctity of the elderly nun shone through in her every word and gesture
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Recent Examples of sanctity
Both similarly cite arguments about sanctity of life, ethics and a spiral toward possible euthanasia.
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Tim Botos, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
The sanctity of life, fiscal responsibility, and the promise of true health care solutions demand nothing less.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Thandi added that in addition to mounting concerns among worshippers, the looming potential of ICE raids invites the possibility that the sanctity of their space will not be respected.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 15 Feb. 2025
Neither is the United States a co-belligerent with Ukraine to protect the sanctity of international borders.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
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Tim Botos, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
The sanctity of life, fiscal responsibility, and the promise of true health care solutions demand nothing less.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Thandi added that in addition to mounting concerns among worshippers, the looming potential of ICE raids invites the possibility that the sanctity of their space will not be respected.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 15 Feb. 2025
Neither is the United States a co-belligerent with Ukraine to protect the sanctity of international borders.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sanctity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctity
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Parham, a former Methodist married to a woman from a Quaker family, had come to Kansas from Iowa, after touring holiness camps and talking with global missionaries, some of whom told him about seeing recent converts slip into trances and speak in tongues.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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In this novel no one of these paths is holier than another; Wood is more invested in noticing the human pursuit of holiness itself.—
Lauren Christensen,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2025
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Durk’s growing influence in prison underscores a dramatic shift in the rapper’s approach to adversity—one that is rooted in resilience, spirituality, and community.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Venus and Saturn in Pisces urge you to explore love in ways that transcend the mundane, whether through travel, spirituality or learning.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Sanctity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctity. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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