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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
Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The worn penny tile floor and brick wall collection of show posters—Soundgarden, Butthole Surfers, Sonic Youth, Alice in Chains—are hallowed ground on any grunge lover's pilgrimage to the state.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Time will tell if Clark is among those hallowed few.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
But in November, Billboard opened its hallowed charts to nonhumans for the first time, allowing streams of songs by AI performers like country music act Breaking Rust and R&B singer Xania Monet to count alongside Taylor Swift and Beyoncé.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 27 May 2026
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Chart your own path through American history across the 33 miles of roads and 1,328 monuments on the battlefield, view hallowed ground from atop the Pennsylvania Memorial and see where President Abraham Lincoln gave his historic address at the Gettysburg National Cemetery.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The worn penny tile floor and brick wall collection of show posters—Soundgarden, Butthole Surfers, Sonic Youth, Alice in Chains—are hallowed ground on any grunge lover's pilgrimage to the state.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Time will tell if Clark is among those hallowed few.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
But in November, Billboard opened its hallowed charts to nonhumans for the first time, allowing streams of songs by AI performers like country music act Breaking Rust and R&B singer Xania Monet to count alongside Taylor Swift and Beyoncé.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallowed
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The British luxury marque has just unveiled a new variant of its venerable grand tourer called the Bespoke Series by Mulliner.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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The venerable patriarch is leaning heavily on an ebony cane, and is followed closely by his personal assistant, a bald gnome of a man, armed with a notebook and pencil.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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At best, Venus in Leo reminds us that our pleasure is sacred, and self-confidence is attractive.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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The Skinnylicious menu is a sacred text and could be the key to world peace, along with fast food, tailgating, and megastores — all things that are a part of everyday American life but are being fully embraced by tourists visiting for the first time.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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The Azteca stadium — Mexico’s most iconic sporting venue and a holy site for football fans around the globe — reopened in March after two years of renovation work.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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In addition to sweet basil, there are many varieties of basil, including Thai, lemon, holy, opal, and spicy globe, and lemon basil, which offer exciting flavor differences.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
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Brunson is at his best when everything is at its worst, blessed with belief that seems at times desperate and determination that can feel almost manic.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Brunson, whose father Rick was on the Knicks during their 1999 Finals run and is now an assistant coach with the team, is a stand-in for the outer-borough striver, underestimated at first glance, but blessed with moxie.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the landmark live release, Frampton recounts his history in bands The Herd and Humble Pie before striking stadium-sellout gold as a solo star with venerated guitar chops and an inventive talk box.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Dorje was four months old when he was identified by Kyabje Trulshik Rinpoche, a venerated master of Tibetan Buddhism.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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By visiting the Basilica and blessing the new tower, the pope follows in the footsteps of Pope Benedict XVI who in 2010 consecrated the Sagrada Familia.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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The vessels themselves are inspired by the Catholic ritual of Olea Sancta (Holy Oils), the three sacred oils used in sacraments and blessings and consecrated during the annual Chrism Mass in Holy Week.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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This is the most revered space in the temple, meant to symbolize heaven, so you’ll be asked to be silent while touring this area.—
Jayne Yutig,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2026
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The golf course at Jackson Park is also a revered attraction, dating back to 1899.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Such incidents involving multiple cyclists are rare in the Netherlands, where bicycle riding is woven into everyday life and almost all roads have dedicated cycle lanes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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In one of the most powerful speeches of his pontificate, dedicated entirely to migration, Leo listed the rights of migrants to flee or remain.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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“Hallowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallowed. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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