reconsecrating

Definition of reconsecratingnext
present participle of reconsecrate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconsecrating
Verb
  • For King, defending a people did not mean sanctifying a state.
    Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
  • An overexposed photo shows Miralba from the torso up, looking into a white sky, with a ray of light almost sanctifying her face.
    Camila Osorio, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Rob practiced celebrating the Mass by draping a sheet over an ironing board in the basement and consecrating Necco wafers.
    Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • These trends are like the hair equivalent of taking a deep, cleansing spring breath.
    Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Feb. 2026
  • How to use hypochlorous acid Apply HOCl after cleansing your skin but before serums or moisturizers, Garshick says.
    Erica Sweeney, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • When taken together in the evening, extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice are said to act synergistically to create a gently purifying antioxidant blend.
    Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Crews continue to work in the crash site around Grade Lane, just south of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, hauling away contaminated soil, purifying water and repairing roadways.
    Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The Full Moon is blessing all journeys, literal or mental.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
  • For decades, Kris Jenner has been blessing screens and red carpets in her iconic pixie cut.
    Audrey Noble, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Person, who first rose to national prominence as a leading MTV VJ between 1995 and 2011, worked extensively as a presenter in Brazilian television before dedicating herself to directing.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
  • But let’s be honest, dedicating a room to play is also beneficial for the parents (anyone who’s experienced a barefoot encounter with a stray LEGO piece will understand).
    Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Still, the too-long-didn’t-read of what’s unfolding in the world of air travel is that major carriers are devoting lots of time and resources to their premium tier of travelers.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Firm research shows mom-and-pop investors are typically devoting only a small portion of their overall portfolios to these speculative plays, while keeping most of their money in more traditional investments.
    Yun Li,Kate Rooney,Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Reconsecrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconsecrating. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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