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as in refuge
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
the marshland has been set aside as a sanctuary for shorebirds along that section of the coast
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Recent Examples of sanctuary
After a lengthy and tangled dispute over ownership of one of South Florida’s oldest Christian Orthodox churches, its long-time leadership has lost a pivotal legal battle — and the keys to the sanctuary, at least for now.
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
At the heart of it is a fenced, 225-hectare sanctuary called Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne.
—Laurie Winkless, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The city owns and maintains the sanctuary, but the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, says museum naturalist Natalie Johnston, provides education in the form of volunteer docents and field trips.
—A.k. Whitney, Oc Register, 4 June 2025
Photo : Anthony Barcelo An ample closet is almost like a Zen sanctuary.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 June 2025
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
At the heart of it is a fenced, 225-hectare sanctuary called Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne.
—Laurie Winkless, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The city owns and maintains the sanctuary, but the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, says museum naturalist Natalie Johnston, provides education in the form of volunteer docents and field trips.
—A.k. Whitney, Oc Register, 4 June 2025
Photo : Anthony Barcelo An ample closet is almost like a Zen sanctuary.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctuary
Noun
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Nara is home to some of the most stunning temples in Japan as well as several beautiful gardens and shrines.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2025
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There was a shrine to the team in his office, vying for space with autographed film posters.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Many North Slope Iñupiat leaders who support drilling in the refuge felt their voices were not heard during the Biden era.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 June 2025
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The project involves creating a pedestrian refuge island across Illinois Street, and reducing lanes on Illinois Street to include dedicated bike lanes between Riverside Avenue and First Street.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
Noun
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, hill peaks, or ridge tops.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
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Architect Marina Tabassum’s 2025 Serpentine Pavilion is a meditation on shelter, climate and community—a place for gathering, reflection, and imagining new ways of being together in public space.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Originally a private home, it was converted in the 1940s into a corporate retreat, mainly used by the Borg-Warner automotive company.—
Catherine Dunwoody,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The situation has sparked backlash from both conservatives, who want companies to stay neutral, and LGBTQ+ advocates, who view the company's stance as a retreat on its support for the community, as many companies appear to reduce their Pride campaigns this year.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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“Sanctuary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctuary. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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