consecrations

plural of consecration
as in purifications
the act of making something holy through religious ritual the consecration of the Host during Communion

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blessings
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  • The blessings of liberty were secured for some, while others were told to wait.
    Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The jewels were welcomed home in an elaborate ceremony with traditional blessings by Buddhist monks.
    Will Croxton, CBS News, 28 June 2026
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“Consecrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecrations. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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