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
Even then, the sanctity of the home and the right to privacy were seen as core American principles, shared across the political spectrum.
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Amanda Cats-Baril, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
But for two second-year students who cared more about being close to the dining hall than the sanctity of sleep, the rooms were perfect.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
These words date to 1905, but Kimmel attributes their ethos to ancient, enduring Jewish attitudes about the sanctity of childhood and the innate preciousness of children.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The Fourth Amendment protects us from unreasonable law enforcement actions, and that applies especially to the sanctity of our homes.
—Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sanctity
Amanda Cats-Baril, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
But for two second-year students who cared more about being close to the dining hall than the sanctity of sleep, the rooms were perfect.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
These words date to 1905, but Kimmel attributes their ethos to ancient, enduring Jewish attitudes about the sanctity of childhood and the innate preciousness of children.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The Fourth Amendment protects us from unreasonable law enforcement actions, and that applies especially to the sanctity of our homes.
—Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sanctity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctity
Noun
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Even adversaries in the Arab world have never sunk to attacking the holiness of the Western Wall.—
Steven Burg,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2026
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Singh, who would be our local guide, always wore the five traits of a pious Sikh man — uncut hair (symbolizing strength and holiness and topped by the identifying turban), a steel bracelet, wooden comb, sheathed dagger and a baggy undergarment dating back to the Sikhs’ warrior days on horses.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
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And for many religious leaders, participation in this movement is inherently rooted in their theology and spirituality.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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With lyrics in Bété, French, and English, the album is lush with ceremonial Wihegou melodies played on West African instruments like the kora and djembe, and resonant with themes of heritage, spirituality, and hope.—
Chinonso Ihekire,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Sanctity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctity. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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