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as in refuge
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
the marshland has been set aside as a sanctuary for shorebirds along that section of the coast
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Recent Examples of sanctuary
Both Bunnie Xo and Jelly Roll have run a massive Tennessee homestead and animal sanctuary, which has included Scottish Highland cows, full-sized and miniature horses, donkeys, pigs, goats, sheep, and chickens.
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Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 June 2026
As with most titles in the category, hallways become battlegrounds and bedrooms double as sanctuaries.
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
What sets the spa at the Lagoon apart is the design; it is located away from the rest of the resort area and feels like a sanctuary.
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Deeya Sonalkar,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
Villa Chardonnay Horses with Wings was a nonprofit sanctuary for hundreds of elderly, sick or disabled animals.
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Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2026
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Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 June 2026
As with most titles in the category, hallways become battlegrounds and bedrooms double as sanctuaries.
—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
What sets the spa at the Lagoon apart is the design; it is located away from the rest of the resort area and feels like a sanctuary.
—
Deeya Sonalkar,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
Villa Chardonnay Horses with Wings was a nonprofit sanctuary for hundreds of elderly, sick or disabled animals.
—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctuary
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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 event will have medical areas for people who may have a health emergency and cooling buses throughout the parade route for people to get refuge from the heat.
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Tucked along the Green River, not far from the Utah-Wyoming border, the refuge serves as a vital sanctuary for migratory birds and threatened species like the bald eagle.
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As agencies continue to assess the damage, the immediate needs include search and rescue, emergency shelter for families whose homes have been damaged or destroyed, and emergency healthcare, including trauma care and psychosocial support, the Red Cross said.
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For the price of one night in a hotel, this $250 pop-up shelter gives you endless nights of cozy glamping.
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In the 97th minute, chasing an equaliser from a corner kick, Scotland hit the first man, botched the clean-up job and found themselves on the retreat.
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Originally built as a summer home and later serving as a retreat house and seminary for the Missionaries of La Salette, the property opened as a resort in 1986.
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“Sanctuary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctuary. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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