inner sanctum

noun

somewhat formal
: a very private room or place
The new initiate was admitted to the club's inner sanctum.
often used figuratively
the inner sanctum of the CIA

Examples of inner sanctum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Even though Leo Rising is extremely social, well-known and popular, very few people get into this inner sanctum. Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 26 July 2024 Discovery: 'Lead by Example' (Exclusive) Michael and Moll eventually discovered the Progenitors’ inner sanctum: a surreal pasture of yellow flowers with a mysterious interface atop a pedestal. Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024 Michael and Moll eventually discovered the Progenitors’ inner sanctum: a surreal pasture of yellow flowers with a mysterious interface atop a pedestal. Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024 Barring members of Rolex’s inner sanctum, no one knows how many of the white gold 2023 Daytona LeMans were produced. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inner sanctum 

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“Inner sanctum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inner%20sanctum. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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