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Recent Examples of Synonyms for martyry
Noun
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On the wall behind was the shrine’s central altar, bronze doors open on either side.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026 -
The date marks the day in 1876, when the cornerstone for a shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary in Pompeii was laid.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Then the scene’s perspective shifts, and Amadeus reveals that Salieri’s look of disgust is not for his younger rival but for the figure of Jesus Christ hanging on a cross above the sanctuary.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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Expectant mothers, soon-to-be pregnant women and their supporters gathered in the sanctuary of a South Side church Saturday to learn how to best advocate for themselves during pregnancy and where to find health resources.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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“Martyry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/martyry. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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