as in holiness
the quality or state of being spiritually pure or virtuous
the sanctity of the elderly nun shone through in her every word and gesture
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Recent Examples of sanctity
Even then, the sanctity of the home and the right to privacy were seen as core American principles, shared across the political spectrum.
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Amanda Cats-Baril, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
But for two second-year students who cared more about being close to the dining hall than the sanctity of sleep, the rooms were perfect.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
These words date to 1905, but Kimmel attributes their ethos to ancient, enduring Jewish attitudes about the sanctity of childhood and the innate preciousness of children.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The Fourth Amendment protects us from unreasonable law enforcement actions, and that applies especially to the sanctity of our homes.
—Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2026
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Amanda Cats-Baril, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
But for two second-year students who cared more about being close to the dining hall than the sanctity of sleep, the rooms were perfect.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
These words date to 1905, but Kimmel attributes their ethos to ancient, enduring Jewish attitudes about the sanctity of childhood and the innate preciousness of children.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The Fourth Amendment protects us from unreasonable law enforcement actions, and that applies especially to the sanctity of our homes.
—Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sanctity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctity
Noun
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Others limit prayer to God alone and emphasize remembering saints primarily as historical models of holiness.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Mar. 2026
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Even adversaries in the Arab world have never sunk to attacking the holiness of the Western Wall.—
Steven Burg,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2026
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The defense said the killer should be spared because years of cocaine abuse damaged his brain and, while in prison, Andres has embarked on a journey of spirituality and redemption.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The antique piece blends family history with spirituality, a perfect combination for a royal jewel.—
Giorgia Olivieri,
Vanity Fair,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Sanctity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctity. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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