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
The massive redevelopment of Pimlico is the centerpiece of a broader push to reinvigorate the sanctity of the second jewel in Baltimore and to invest in the Park Heights community.
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Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
Like with soccer, playing dirty only undermines the sanctity of the game.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Following the presentation of Martínez’s proposal, the Catholic Church echoed Pope Leo’s call to uphold the sanctity of life.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
To ensure the sanctity of the grand jury, its proceedings and the identities of the grand jurors and witnesses are unavailable to the public.
—Barbara Jaffe, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
Like with soccer, playing dirty only undermines the sanctity of the game.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Following the presentation of Martínez’s proposal, the Catholic Church echoed Pope Leo’s call to uphold the sanctity of life.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
To ensure the sanctity of the grand jury, its proceedings and the identities of the grand jurors and witnesses are unavailable to the public.
—Barbara Jaffe, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 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
Noun
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Faith is part of the America's 250 years Faith is quintessential to American history, Mathewes says, from Native American spirituality to Christian practices of protestant settlers who first arrived from Europe to the country's robust Jewish, Islamic, Hindu and Buddhist communities.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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The nine-track LP is a much rawer offering in her discography, exploring themes of spirituality, ego death, and the human psyche.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2026
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“Sanctity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctity. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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