Thesaurus results for SACRIFICE

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noun

ˈsa-krə-ˌfīs

as in offering

something offered to a god the herders selected their best lamb as a sacrifice in order to receive blessings from their god

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verb

as in to offer

to give up as an offering to a god according to the Old Testament, Abraham was willing to sacrifice even his son to God

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Noun

Through the director’s decade-long friendship with the duo, the film explores the evolving dynamics of the mother-daughter relationship and raises questions about the extent of a mother’s sacrifice. —

Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026 Countless business leaders have spoken about periods of intense sacrifice in their careers. —

Preston Fore, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026

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Iranians are a very proud people, willing to sacrifice their lives for their beliefs. —

Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026 Caine expressed his gratitude to the service members who sacrificed so much, and endured uncomfortable and unpredictable days on behalf of their nation. —

Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sacrifice

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Noun

And quite possibly the best new offering of the season.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Costco Travel requires a membership to book, and its offerings are more limited compared to larger online travel agencies.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026