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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The move fit into the pope’s broader understanding of martyr as a social justice concept, allowing those deemed to have been killed for doing God’s work and following the Gospel to be considered for sainthood.
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Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
The move fit into the pope's broader understanding of martyr as a social justice concept, allowing those deemed to have been killed for doing God's work and following the gospel to be considered for sainthood.
—Arkansas Online, 16 June 2025
The movement by Gaudí’s community and supporters to push him toward sainthood goes back decades, with many believing that divine inspiration motivated his architecture.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
Though Acutis had already been approved for sainthood by the College of Cardinals, a pontiff must be present for the public proclamation.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
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Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
The move fit into the pope's broader understanding of martyr as a social justice concept, allowing those deemed to have been killed for doing God's work and following the gospel to be considered for sainthood.
—Arkansas Online, 16 June 2025
The movement by Gaudí’s community and supporters to push him toward sainthood goes back decades, with many believing that divine inspiration motivated his architecture.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
Though Acutis had already been approved for sainthood by the College of Cardinals, a pontiff must be present for the public proclamation.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
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 21 Jun. 2025.
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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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