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
The move fit into the pope's broader understanding of martyr as a social justice concept, allowing those deemed to have been killed for doing God's work and following the gospel to be considered for sainthood.
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Arkansas Online, 16 June 2025
The movement by Gaudí’s community and supporters to push him toward sainthood goes back decades, with many believing that divine inspiration motivated his architecture.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
Though Acutis had already been approved for sainthood by the College of Cardinals, a pontiff must be present for the public proclamation.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
To begin the process, someone formally requests consideration of the deceased for sainthood, at least five years after their death.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 16 June 2025
The movement by Gaudí’s community and supporters to push him toward sainthood goes back decades, with many believing that divine inspiration motivated his architecture.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
Though Acutis had already been approved for sainthood by the College of Cardinals, a pontiff must be present for the public proclamation.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
To begin the process, someone formally requests consideration of the deceased for sainthood, at least five years after their death.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sainthood
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sainthood
Noun
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But perhaps there is a holiness to our indeterminacy, in this state of hope-in-nothingness, of longing to simultaneously be lost but also found in one’s lostness.—
Terry Nguyen
July 23,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
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Vatican officials and consultants examine candidates’ goodness, holiness and devotion to God and carefully scrutinizes their writings.—
Elisabetta Povoledo,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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But the aura of deep spirituality and tangible, 1,000-year history is impressive.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Aug. 2025
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The first half of the week has you deep in reflection, as the Aries Moon activates your spirituality and closure zone.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Sainthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sainthood. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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