1
as in holy
not to be violated, criticized, or tampered with
the sacred trust that exists between elected officials and the electorate
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2
as in divine
of, relating to, or being God
a sacred name that must not be uttered in vain
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as in religious
of, relating to, or used in the practice or worship services of a religion
a sacred chalice
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as in venerated
set apart or worthy of veneration by association with God
the sacred bones of a saint
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as in venerable
deserving honor and respect especially by reason of age
the alumni procession at graduation is one of the college's most sacred traditions, dating back over a hundred years
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Recent Examples of sacred
Almost 70 years ago, archaeologists on a sacred island in southern Japan dug up a pointy gold sheath.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
Born from a collaboration with artist Lori Precious -- who crafted a visual tribute to Turner using thousands of butterfly wings -- West's album sets that vision to sound sacred, sweeping and unflinching.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 19 June 2025
Naturally, Entertainment Weekly asked Fiennes — currently promoting 28 Years Later, the newest horror entry from Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s 28 Days Later franchise — for his thoughts on such sacred matter.
—EW.com, 18 June 2025
Getting the chance to compete here feels like stepping into something sacred.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
Born from a collaboration with artist Lori Precious -- who crafted a visual tribute to Turner using thousands of butterfly wings -- West's album sets that vision to sound sacred, sweeping and unflinching.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 19 June 2025
Naturally, Entertainment Weekly asked Fiennes — currently promoting 28 Years Later, the newest horror entry from Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s 28 Days Later franchise — for his thoughts on such sacred matter.
—EW.com, 18 June 2025
Getting the chance to compete here feels like stepping into something sacred.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sacred
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Live television had long been a holy grail for inventors.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
23 June 2025
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Work-life balance has become the holy grail of modern employment.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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These lies evoke ancient American presumptions — that the United States deserves its position of preeminence in the world as a kind of divine inheritance, and that just beyond our borders, dark and sinister forces are forever conspiring against us.—
John Fanestil,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Highlights on a recent menu included moreish gnocchi with wild mushrooms; hake with mussel sauce and leeks and a divine dessert, milk chocolate mousse with cherries.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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The high court found that the law had no secular purpose but served a plainly religious purpose.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 June 2025
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Built in 1689, this architectural landmark offers visitors a rich look at America’s early religious history.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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The chain grew quickly in the wake of the 2013 demise of Dominick’s, a venerable Chicago grocer, which was shuttered by its parent company, Safeway.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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The book, published by the venerable San Francisco press, takes a look at the changes people made during the COVID-19 lockdowns and offers a cautiously hopeful view of humanity going forward.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
25 June 2025
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In the elders’ telling, a single ray of heavenly light shone down while the villagers cried with joy.—
Pete McKenzie,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
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Basically a man who had built a solid reputation as a career university president naively entered the Church of Florida Autocracy, donned sackcloth and ashes and prostrated himself … ultimately for no heavenly reward whatsoever.—
Ron Cunningham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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For many, rocking garments and accessories that reflect the richness of Black history while moving in rhythm to the soundtracks of the holiday’s celebration was not just a necessary reprieve, but a spiritual embrace.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 June 2025
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Today’s immersive venues like the $2.3 billion Sphere in Las Vegas, where Dead & Company now hold extended residencies, owe a direct spiritual and technological debt.—
Noah Eckstein,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2025
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Acutis will be joined by the blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati when he is inscribed in the book of saints.—
Nick Butler,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
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Everything from your connection with siblings to your thoughts and conversations will be under Jupiter’s blessed and cosmic rays.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
9 June 2025
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The revered Texas songwriter Guy Clark wrote that song—and recorded what may be the best version—after inheriting a Randall fighting knife that belonged to his father.—
Erik German,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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Yet in the automotive sector, the revered Porsche 911 has managed to remain at the forefront of engineering innovation for 62 years.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
11 June 2025
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“Sacred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacred. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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