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as in venerable
deserving honor and respect especially by reason of age
the college's hallowed tradition of ringing the chapel bell one hundred times before commencement ceremonies
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as in sacred
set apart or worthy of veneration by association with God
a church erected on one of Christianity's most hallowed sites
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as in holy
not to be violated, criticized, or tampered with
hallowed traditions that bind the present generation with all those that have gone before
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as in blessed
to make holy through prayers or ritual
Lincoln's memorable words at the Gettysburg battlefield, "we cannot dedicate—we cannot consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground"
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Recent Examples of hallowed
Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
But plenty of other contenders made trades to take a shot at hoisting hockey’s hallowed trophy, including the Central Division rival Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Lydia, naturally, has her own reasons for pairing Agnes and Daisy together, evolving from a ruthless zealot and disciplinarian in Handmaid’s Tale into a kind of double agent looking to overthrow Gilead from within the hallowed halls of power in Testaments, as the finale set her up to do.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Visitors can get close to that horrific yet hallowed spot.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
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For many, these hallowed quarters are a treasured landing place at the end of a long day, and an escape from the hectic world outside its walls.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
But plenty of other contenders made trades to take a shot at hoisting hockey’s hallowed trophy, including the Central Division rival Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Lydia, naturally, has her own reasons for pairing Agnes and Daisy together, evolving from a ruthless zealot and disciplinarian in Handmaid’s Tale into a kind of double agent looking to overthrow Gilead from within the hallowed halls of power in Testaments, as the finale set her up to do.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Visitors can get close to that horrific yet hallowed spot.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallowed
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After a one-year hiatus due to road repairs near the summit of Mount Blue Sky, the venerable Bob Cook Memorial Hill Climb returns to the Colorado cycling events calendar this year.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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In the venerable Southern Sideboards cookbook, published by the Junior League of Jackson, Mississippi, a recipe contributor notes that she was given an angel biscuit recipe when she got married.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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While the day has yet to reach its full potential as a promotional platform, plans are underway to build an event around it, further positioning Kojima as Japan’s sacred ground for denim.—
Jessica Binns,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
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For example, this chocolate-making workshop teaches guests about how cacao held sacred significance in both Mayan and Aztec cultures.—
Latifah Al Hazza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Heavy explosions shook Dubai early Friday as air defenses intercepted incoming fire over the city, where people were observing Eid al-Fitr, the end of the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, and mosques made the day's first call to prayers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Heavy explosions shook Dubai early Friday as air defenses intercepted incoming fire over the city, where people were observing Eid al-Fitr, the end of the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, and mosques made the day's first call to prayers.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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We have been blessed to have his enthusiasm, leadership, and musical abilities at Capistrano Valley.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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For those of us who weren’t blessed with a grandmother gifted at pastry, graham cracker crusts are a lifesaver, serving as the base to some of our favorite pies and icebox desserts.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Not only because its casting displays a high degree of difficulty in finding actors who also sing and dance, including an exciting discovery in Miles Caton, but also because casting director Francine Maisler is a venerated figure within Hollywood.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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Over the course of three Sundays, Image contributing photographer Jennelle Fong captured stylish visitors with their bounty at the venerated Hollywood Farmers Market.—
Jennelle Fong
Contributing Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Even if all these sunny promises are enshrined in contracts, built into budgets, and consecrated with good intentions, there are still plenty of ways the whole project could go kerflooey.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
10 Feb. 2026
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The revered coordinator, who ran the Giants’ 2022 playoff defense, is in between jobs after two seasons at the University of Michigan.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Despite his revered output and sturdy bonds in the grime scene, Ellis remained humble throughout his career arc.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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Littlefield, a veteran reporter, travels the country interviewing the religious grass roots organizers—many of whom are lost to history—who dedicated their lives to successfully dismantling reproductive rights for women.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
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At his core, Doug is passionate about helping others and has dedicated his life to keeping people safe.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Hallowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallowed. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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