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
Apple has long been a vocal proponent of the sanctity of its users’ personal data.
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Ewan Spence, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
If expressed with love for the sanctity of all life, even within disagreements, a wiser choice may be to navigate us toward constructive routes to peace and understanding.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
The 15-track, hour-long set is a kaleidoscopic look at the sanctity of friendship told through a fearless amalgam of genres ranging from rock and funk to gospel and dance.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2025
Both similarly cite arguments about sanctity of life, ethics and a spiral toward possible euthanasia.
—Tim Botos, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
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Ewan Spence, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
If expressed with love for the sanctity of all life, even within disagreements, a wiser choice may be to navigate us toward constructive routes to peace and understanding.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
The 15-track, hour-long set is a kaleidoscopic look at the sanctity of friendship told through a fearless amalgam of genres ranging from rock and funk to gospel and dance.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2025
Both similarly cite arguments about sanctity of life, ethics and a spiral toward possible euthanasia.
—Tim Botos, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctity
Noun
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Pope Leo’s election has instantly made the rituals of the Vatican feel a touch more familiar to Americans—and perhaps made the idea of holiness feel a touch more attainable.—
Christopher Hale,
Time,
9 May 2025
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In life, Pope Francis caught the world’s attention with his humility and his holiness.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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Annie’s costumes feel almost like armor, rooted in spirituality.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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Pluto retrograde begins May 4th at 11:27 a.m. EST, activating your sector of spirituality and the subconscious.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Sanctity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctity. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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