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
By elevating a teen coder to sainthood, the Church suggests that science and technology need not be at odds with faith.
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Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
If there’s a parent out there who doesn’t crave at least a few hours of kid-free peace, step forward—I’ll personally nominate you for sainthood (or its equivalent across any denomination).
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been hospitalized since February 14, met with his secretary of state and chief of staff on Monday, a midday bulletin said, to discuss candidates for sainthood.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Parallels were drawn with Benedict’s resignation when the Vatican on Tuesday announced Francis had called a consistory at an unspecified date to consider sainthood candidates.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
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Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
If there’s a parent out there who doesn’t crave at least a few hours of kid-free peace, step forward—I’ll personally nominate you for sainthood (or its equivalent across any denomination).
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been hospitalized since February 14, met with his secretary of state and chief of staff on Monday, a midday bulletin said, to discuss candidates for sainthood.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Parallels were drawn with Benedict’s resignation when the Vatican on Tuesday announced Francis had called a consistory at an unspecified date to consider sainthood candidates.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sainthood
Noun
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For a generation raised to believe that holiness was synonymous with flawlessness, Francis offered something radically different and deeply freeing: a Christianity rooted in the grace of mercy.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Jesus told the woman to leave her life of sin and walk in a new life of holiness.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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Durk’s growing influence in prison underscores a dramatic shift in the rapper’s approach to adversity—one that is rooted in resilience, spirituality, and community.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Venus and Saturn in Pisces urge you to explore love in ways that transcend the mundane, whether through travel, spirituality or learning.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Sainthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sainthood. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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