martyry

Definition of martyrynext
as in shrine

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Noun
  • Mashhad is home to the Imam Reza shrine, the holiest in Shiite Islam, making the protests there carry heavy significance for the country's theocracy.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
  • The most senior camellia in the world is 1,400 years old and is located in Japan at a Shinto shrine, while the oldest azaleas, also in Japan, are more than 800 years old and are found in samurai gardens.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • This is a sanctuary, a place of calm.
    Elazar Sontag, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Wellness-Centric Bathrooms Design trends over the last few years have positioned the bathroom as a personal retreat and sanctuary.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Martyry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/martyry. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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