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as in refuge
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
used the cabin in the woods as a sanctum from the commotion and interference of his family
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Recent Examples of sanctum
His primary qualification for infiltrating the innermost sanctums of Trumpworld would seem to be a vast capacity for cozying up to friends of the Donald.
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Chris Lee,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
Yazid had never before penetrated the sanctum beyond the living room.
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Daniyal Mueenuddin,
New Yorker,
23 Nov. 2025
The 17 suites of the new hotel are similarly minimalist sanctums made of polished concrete and dark wood, tucked away in a wilderness fantasia and connected to a main building where guests congregate around an infinity pool and elegant restaurant.
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David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
What was once the sanctum of private thought had a microphone.
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Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sanctum
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
Yazid had never before penetrated the sanctum beyond the living room.
—
Daniyal Mueenuddin,
New Yorker,
23 Nov. 2025
The 17 suites of the new hotel are similarly minimalist sanctums made of polished concrete and dark wood, tucked away in a wilderness fantasia and connected to a main building where guests congregate around an infinity pool and elegant restaurant.
—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
What was once the sanctum of private thought had a microphone.
—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sanctum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctum
Noun
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Hollywood nostalgia Inside the Geronimo Springs Museum in Truth or Consequences is a veritable shrine to Edwards, who died in 2005 at age 92.
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According to legend, this is where the Archangel Michael set out on his pilgrimage and the town originates in the cave that houses a shrine dedicated to him.
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The city has taken a slate of actions to help sweat-dripping denizens find refuge from the heat, including opening up additional cooling centers and expanding pool hours.
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Residents are welcome to use the center during the day for refuge and to connect with available resources.
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Rhaena goes to the Vale and begs Lady Jeyne Arryn for sanctuary, but the noblewoman wants nothing to do with her.
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In the warm ivory sanctuary of her office in her ambassadorial Georgian town house in London, Madonna is on the latest turn of the roller coaster that is her thrilling, adventuresome, and fecund life.
Noun
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Place posters in the neighborhood, post on social media platforms such as Facebook and Nextdoor and check every nearby shelter for your pet.
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Humanitarian workers say the emotional toll is becoming increasingly visible inside temporary shelters.
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View gallery - 18 images US design firm Renée del Gaudio Architecture has completed a 2,100-sq-ft (195-sq-m) retreat in Allenspark, Colorado.
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The two-bed, two-bath main residence is indeed a retreat, with two separate studios for guests.
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“Sanctum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctum. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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