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as in refuge
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
used the cabin in the woods as a sanctum from the commotion and interference of his family
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Recent Examples of sanctum
In a world without God, the homies are a sanctum.
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Stephen Kearse, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
But the maestro was powerless to stifle a burst of gratitude and relief, a communal exhalation, prompted by music, that could only take place in the sanctum of a concert hall.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Oct. 2024
And then there were the Satanists — who welcomed him into their sanctum without judgment.
—Alex Bhattacharji, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024
Tehran is taking its time to reveal how, yet again, its innermost sanctum was violated by Israel.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 31 July 2024
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Stephen Kearse, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
But the maestro was powerless to stifle a burst of gratitude and relief, a communal exhalation, prompted by music, that could only take place in the sanctum of a concert hall.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Oct. 2024
And then there were the Satanists — who welcomed him into their sanctum without judgment.
—Alex Bhattacharji, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024
Tehran is taking its time to reveal how, yet again, its innermost sanctum was violated by Israel.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 31 July 2024
See All Example Sentences for sanctum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctum
Noun
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The residue was found in bronze jars at an underground shrine in Paestum, an ancient Greek settlement in modern-day Campania, Italy.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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According to legend, this is where the Archangel Michael set out on his pilgrimage and the town originates in the cave that houses a shrine dedicated to him.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sabrina Chandler, who manages the wildlife refuge, said at a May meeting of the Upper Mississippi River Basin Association that just 30 Fish and Wildlife staff remain at refuges along the upper river, which cover hundreds of thousands of acres of floodplain.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Hilton offers quiet refuge, with an exceptional view of the slow-churning Nile 30 feet from the swimming pool and desert hills beyond.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Eastern Market distillery on Friday will launch its Hot Honey Bourbon, crafted with Bees in the D honey, a local spot that places hives across the state and on rooftops, turning them into pollinator sanctuaries.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Spa Atlantis and the Grand Ballroom weren’t major parts of the renovation, but the Four-Star massage sanctuary and event venue didn’t need much tending to begin with.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This time, her owner didn’t bring her back to the shelter.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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In 2021, a dozen dogs were infected at Maricopa County's west shelter.—
Mary Jo Pitzl,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Cotswolds have a rich association with a vein of upper-class establishment conservatism that is in retreat around the world.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
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Roy Barth, a veteran of all four Grand Slam tournaments as a singles and doubles player, founded the tennis academy at this South Carolina paradise island retreat.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Sanctum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctum. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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