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 process, known as the conclave, is one of the most secretive elections in the world, cloistered inside the Sistine Chapel under intense procedural rules designed to preserve the sanctity and security of the decision.
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Dan Cody, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Journalism prevailed for the sanctity of the Triple Crown.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2025
We’re given flowers, cards and brunch menus, while politicians praise the sanctity of family and the nobility of maternal love.
—Sarah Leonardi, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2025
Generations pass, cultures overlap, and trends evolve, but the sanctity of beauty rituals for and by ourselves remain.
—Cierra Black, Essence, 9 May 2025
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Dan Cody, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Journalism prevailed for the sanctity of the Triple Crown.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2025
We’re given flowers, cards and brunch menus, while politicians praise the sanctity of family and the nobility of maternal love.
—Sarah Leonardi, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2025
Generations pass, cultures overlap, and trends evolve, but the sanctity of beauty rituals for and by ourselves remain.
—Cierra Black, Essence, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctity
Noun
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All these men have the right combination of assets, holiness, organizational skills, ability to evangelize.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The outer appearances distracted me from the inner holiness.—
Rabbi Jack Engel,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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Featuring bold new artwork by Violeta Encarnación and an exclusive introduction by the author, this deluxe version of the Booker Prize-winning novel reimagines the beloved tale of survival, spirituality, and storytelling.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Brian Recker is a public theologian, speaker, and writer exploring Christian spirituality beyond exclusion and fear.—
Brian Recker,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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“Sanctity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctity. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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