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also sancta
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as in sanctuaries
a place that is considered sacred (as within a religion)
the city of Jerusalem is an important sanctum for Christians, Jews, and Muslims alike
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as in refuges
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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Noun
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Kerényi shows how the pomegranate goes beyond a mere religious symbol, noting its role as an object of worship as evidenced by votive offerings of terracotta pomegranates in one of Hera’s sanctuaries.—
Demir Alp,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Aug. 2025 -
Its own limited space, due to being located on a small island off the coast of another island, spurred it to rehome several of its animals to sanctuaries with more space for enclosures larger than the facility in its entirety.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
29 Aug. 2025
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Both refuges have launched fundraising campaigns to help cover the costs of the operation.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
29 Aug. 2025
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This is a statement of respect for human life, happiness and dignity — written in stickers proclaiming businesses to be refuges against bullying, in flags flying proudly from city lampposts, in brightly colored paint applied to road surfaces at high-traffic intersections.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Mist curls through the jungle canopy as Ubud stirs with roosters crowing and incense rising from its ancient temple shrines.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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As the sun rose, the vermilion paint that decorates most Shinto shrines to ward off evil and misfortune began to shine dazzlingly.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
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Once healthy and socialized, animals are placed with shelters or sent to sanctuaries and rehabilitation centers.—
Meg Dunn,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Each week, The Arizona Republic highlights a select number of the many pets available for adoption at Valley shelters.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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However, in a separate ranking of the most peaceful beachside retreats, the Gold Coast ranked third.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Interestingly, in some of these foliage-laden retreats, visitors may more likely bump into a heron than a fellow traveler.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Bedrooms are havens of soft colors, rich fabrics, and elegant details.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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Money markets, which are treated as safe havens, won't lose value since they are fixed at $1 per share, Stovall said, but the income received will go down if interest rates fall in the future.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Sanctums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctums. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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