martyries

Definition of martyriesnext
plural of martyry
as in shrines

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Noun
  • There are no shrines to Lobotka in the style of those dedicated to Maradona.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Tradition at Yasu Omakase includes the counter itself, a 600-year-old hinoki counter, which is carved from wood usually reserved for Japanese temples and shrines.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
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  • Coral planting in Costa Rica, women’s empowerment projects in Morocco, artisan preservation in Japan and Sweden, and elephant sanctuaries in Botswana are embedded into itineraries.
    Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • In keeping with the wellness-first atmosphere, the bathrooms are true sanctuaries carved from limestone and slate, with custom products infused with local lemon, lady’s mantle, and edelweiss.
    Jackie Caradonio, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Martyries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/martyries. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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