sacredness

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Recent Examples of sacredness There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026 The building’s lone motion came from a Secret Service member manning the roof, standing as a reminder of the sacredness of the real estate against the backdrop of the pageantry. Mark Puleo, New York Times, 11 June 2026 His remarks about the medical benefits of ibogaine quickly morph into pronouncements of the sacredness of humankind. Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026 The experience has given her a different perspective on the sacredness of time and the importance of honing in on a purpose and surrounding yourself with community. Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 8 Apr. 2026 Differing interpretations of dark matter’s meaning Some scientists, such as astrobiologist Adam Frank, warn that seeking sacredness in topics like dark matter might end in disappointment because science constantly evolves. Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026 Some scientists, such as astrobiologist Adam Frank, warn that seeking sacredness in topics like dark matter might end in disappointment because science constantly evolves. ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026 Each elevated the other’s sacredness, celebrating its twists and turns and its unusual topography. Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026 There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sacredness
Noun
  • The Vatican’s doctrine office went above and beyond the minimum sanctions foreseen by the church’s canon law to respond to the consecrations Wednesday of four new bishops at the society’s Econe, Switzerland, seminary.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • The latest consecrations could prompt Pope Leo to end the Vatican's decades of dialogue with the breakaway society.
    Noah LaBelle, NPR, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • The soccer, and the goodness of ordinary Americans, saved this World Cup.
    Alex Connor, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • But the object of attention is ultimately less important than the discipline itself, which is meant to deepen one’s love for goodness and truth, and also to intensify compassion for others.
    Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

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“Sacredness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacredness. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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