as in holiness
the quality or state of being spiritually pure or virtuous
the sanctity of the elderly nun shone through in her every word and gesture
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Recent Examples of sanctity
When jurors came forward with concerns, Farber was strict about respecting the sanctity of deliberations and cautioned them not to discuss the content or tenor of jury room discussions, transcripts show.
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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Historically, the church viewed tattoos as taboo – a violation of the sanctity of the body.
—Brittany Romanello, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
Countless horror films scare audiences with the simplicity of a foreign entity trying to defile the sanctity of the home.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
While the hashtag isn’t as prevalent today, the need for Black women to find a sense of respite continues to swell; every day we are given new reminders of how little regard every other group of people has for our sanctity.
—Iyana Robertson, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Historically, the church viewed tattoos as taboo – a violation of the sanctity of the body.
—Brittany Romanello, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
Countless horror films scare audiences with the simplicity of a foreign entity trying to defile the sanctity of the home.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
While the hashtag isn’t as prevalent today, the need for Black women to find a sense of respite continues to swell; every day we are given new reminders of how little regard every other group of people has for our sanctity.
—Iyana Robertson, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctity
Noun
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Sainthood is the church’s official acknowledgment that someone lived a life of holiness and is in heaven, serving as an example of Christian faith, devotion, and virtue.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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This was the difference between chasing holiness and choosing wholeness.—
Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The fear of Black spirituality, wielded as a tool of rebellion, extends beyond the big screen.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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Business, politics, even spirituality are saturated with noise.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Sanctity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctity. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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