as in holiness
the quality or state of being spiritually pure or virtuous
because of his years of dedicated service to the church, they considered him a perfect example of sainthood
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Recent Examples of sainthood
Acutis’ path to sainthood has been unusually swift.
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Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Acutis’s digital restraint seemed to achieve this balance: The official decree recognizing his heroic virtues—an early hurdle on the path to sainthood—cites his computer use as a model.
—Kate Cray, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2025
In July 2024, it was confirmed that the late Pope Francis had approved Acutis for sainthood.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Named after a groundbreaking Black Catholic nun who’s being considered for sainthood, Thea Bowman is home to about 830 students and has a waiting list of about 200 applicants, said Superintendent Marlon Mitchell.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
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Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Acutis’s digital restraint seemed to achieve this balance: The official decree recognizing his heroic virtues—an early hurdle on the path to sainthood—cites his computer use as a model.
—Kate Cray, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2025
In July 2024, it was confirmed that the late Pope Francis had approved Acutis for sainthood.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Named after a groundbreaking Black Catholic nun who’s being considered for sainthood, Thea Bowman is home to about 830 students and has a waiting list of about 200 applicants, said Superintendent Marlon Mitchell.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sainthood
Noun
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Sainthood is the church’s official acknowledgment that someone lived a life of holiness and is in heaven, serving as an example of Christian faith, devotion, and virtue.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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This was the difference between chasing holiness and choosing wholeness.—
Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The album is heavily inspired by the world of mysticism and spirituality.—
Dan Rys,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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While locked up, Andres began a journey of spirituality and redemption, Marcus said.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Sainthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sainthood. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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