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adjective

ˈha-(ˌ)lōd How to pronounce hallowed (audio)
Definition of hallowednext
1
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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2
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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hallowed

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verb

past tense of hallow
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
Adjective
The bricks of Boston's Fenway Park are unmistakable, as are the streets that surround its hallowed grounds. — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026 The show, which will take place this Saturday, is in part inspired by its setting, New York’s hallowed time capsule of a power-lunch restaurant, The Grill. — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2026 The highest mountain is Mount Olympus in Macedonia, which according to mythology served as the hallowed home of the gods. — Jennifer Tzeses, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 But no one will rank Kornél Mundruczó’s tender late-life drama, written by creative and life partner Kata Wéber, among the highest ranks of Burstyn’s most hallowed works. — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hallowed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallowed
  1. venerable
  2. sacred
  3. holy
  4. blessed
  5. venerated
  6. consecrated
  7. revered
  8. dedicated
Adjective
  • As for the plane in question, this is a variant of the venerable F-16 and is a heavily modernized version featuring, among other features, APG-83 Active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • But the venerable Atlas V is out of production and on the road to retirement, so Starliner-5 and Starliner-6 will have a different rocket ride — ULA's new Vulcan Centaur.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of venerable
Adjective
  • The wellness sanctuary and healing arts studio is rooted in ancient rituals and holistic treatments, like sacred sound therapy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The governor also vetoed a bill authored by Assemblymember James Ramos (D-Highland) that would have established protections for tribes to hold religious ceremonies at sacred sites on state lands.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of sacred
Adjective
  • Groff’s writing is always transcendent, and her prose is especially on display in Matrix’s passages of holy visions, bodily lust, and political power.
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Gifting the roses to holy shrines, images or basilicas separates them from any suggestion of political and religious alliance or favoritism.
    — Joëlle Rollo-Koster, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of holy
Verb
  • No sooner than the broadcast of the Braves’ Wild Card Series game began Tuesday, showing pockets of empty seats at Truist Park, the social-media geniuses blessed us with their bouquets of wisdom.
    — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Fashion designer Simon Port Jacquemus listed it among his favorite addresses in Vogue, and French street artist Invader unofficially blessed the building with one of his trademark mosaics.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of blessed
Adjective
  • The venerated Oscar-winning, 88-year-old actress and activist wore a long-sleeve maxidress with twisted fabric at the base of the neckline and allover sparkle embellished into the fabric.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The site remains a venerated Buddhist shrine used for local worship.
    — Jack Tydeman, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026
Definition of venerated
Verb
  • The King’s wife, Queen Mette-Marit, is also expected to be consecrated during the ceremony.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Still, there were only eight African Anglican clergy in Kenya by 1920, and the first Kenyan bishops would not be consecrated until 1955.
    — Stephanie TriplettAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of consecrated
Adjective
  • The temple has long been a revered institution in Thailand, where the majority of the population are Buddhist, but its image has been dented by the financial scandal.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Eva Marie Saint, a revered actress whose two preeminent performances — On the Waterfront and North by Northwest — encapsulated the glories of the 1950s’ Hollywood studio system, died on Tuesday.
    — Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of revered
Verb
  • Most major mergers are consummated after executives have dedicated months to quietly drafting detailed operational plans and organizational hierarchies.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Later on the night, Schon dedicated the concert to Castronovo.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026
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