sainthood
noun
saint·hood
ˈsānt-ˌhu̇d 
Examples of sainthood in a Sentence
because of his years of dedicated service to the church, they considered him a perfect example of sainthood
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Gaudí, the famed Catalan architect who is on the path to possible sainthood, spent four decades designing and building the temple as the summary of the Christian faith carved in stone.
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Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Incredibly, work began on the basilica in 1228, just two years after Francis's death and the same year of his sainthood.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
While Catalonia’s beloved native son is on the path to possible sainthood, no announcements on his canonization are expected.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
Do it again, and you’re destined for Hollywood sainthood.
—Judy Berman, Time, 16 Mar. 2026
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Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Incredibly, work began on the basilica in 1228, just two years after Francis's death and the same year of his sainthood.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
While Catalonia’s beloved native son is on the path to possible sainthood, no announcements on his canonization are expected.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
Do it again, and you’re destined for Hollywood sainthood.
—Judy Berman, Time, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sainthood
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“Sainthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sainthood. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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sainthood
noun
saint·hood
ˈsānt-ˌhu̇d
1
: the quality or state of being a saint
2
: saints as a group
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