sacrificial
adjective
sac·ri·fi·cial
ˌsa-krə-ˈfi-shəl 
1
: of, relating to, of the nature of, or involving sacrifice
2
: of or relating to a metal that serves as an anode which is electrolytically consumed instead of another metal that is present
Examples of sacrificial in a Sentence
their sacrificial acts of self-denial
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But like West Virginia, the GOP nationally has come to revere the rebellious populism of Andrew Jackson or even the heroes of the Confederacy more often than the sober, sacrificial republicanism of Lincoln.
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Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 20 June 2025
And there's something sacrificial and similar to Perrin in a way.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Perhaps the woman is the sacrificial virgin of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, and Pade is reclaiming the male narrative by having the woman triumph.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
But Lieberman's humble, sacrificial nature didn't start in the Army.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
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Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 20 June 2025
And there's something sacrificial and similar to Perrin in a way.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Perhaps the woman is the sacrificial virgin of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, and Pade is reclaiming the male narrative by having the woman triumph.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
But Lieberman's humble, sacrificial nature didn't start in the Army.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for sacrificial
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“Sacrificial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sacrificial. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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