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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
Through their expertise and stewardship, Del Mar Garden Club members contribute to the natural environment — ensuring Del Mar remains a thriving sanctuary for people and wildlife alike, according to a news release.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Security guards posted at the sanctuary during worship services on Sunday escorted parishioners to the door and kept reporters at bay.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Construction of the sanctuary is expected to take 18 months and be finished by the end of 2027.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
Nooks offer shelter, sanctuary, and a feeling of escape without leaving your home—not to mention the opportunity to flex some palette power.
—Lacey Howard, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Security guards posted at the sanctuary during worship services on Sunday escorted parishioners to the door and kept reporters at bay.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Construction of the sanctuary is expected to take 18 months and be finished by the end of 2027.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
Nooks offer shelter, sanctuary, and a feeling of escape without leaving your home—not to mention the opportunity to flex some palette power.
—Lacey Howard, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sanctuary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctuary
Noun
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The premier herself sent a ritual offering to the shrine on Tuesday, followed by a personal monetary offering on Wednesday.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2026
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Reuters spoke to a local priest, Fadi Falfel, who said the cross was part of a small shrine in the garden of a family living on the edge of the village.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and cover your head, or leave your vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2026
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The definition of refuge is shelter, protection or safety from danger.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Every day, about 300 people come to the center to rest, get their mail, wash, have some food or find out about shelter availability.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Nearly 70% also supported caps on rent increases, while 44% of voters wanted the city to focus on building short-term homeless shelters to get people off the streets, compared with 25% who wanted to focus on permanent housing with services.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Co-owner Kirsten Dixon lets the lodge and her nearby farm serve a broader community purpose during those months by hosting writing and wellness retreats, Alaska food community events, farmer meetings, and community gatherings.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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In a bold hospitality move, owners Claire and David Tuchbant sank $30 million into the property to reopen it this year as a nonprofit retreat available for exclusive buyouts (from CAD$24,306 a night, about $17,800 at today’s exchange rates).—
Laura Dannen Redman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Sanctuary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctuary. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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