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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
Tucked inside a coffee estate on the edge of town, the Luna Zorro studio is equal parts showroom and sanctuary—and where my textile immersion began.
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Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 28 May 2025
Society is powered entirely by clean energy, while heavy industry has been relocated to space, turning Earth into a pristine sanctuary.
—John Kaag, The Atlantic, 28 May 2025
Staffers toyed with keeping the oysters in their dockside cages, and waiting to plant them at the fort, a manmade island fortress that never saw battle, but has become a sanctuary for cormorants, gulls and other seabirds.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2025
The idea of going into a quiet space, or the countryside, or meditating in a sanctuary can also be really destabilizing.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2025
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Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 28 May 2025
Society is powered entirely by clean energy, while heavy industry has been relocated to space, turning Earth into a pristine sanctuary.
—John Kaag, The Atlantic, 28 May 2025
Staffers toyed with keeping the oysters in their dockside cages, and waiting to plant them at the fort, a manmade island fortress that never saw battle, but has become a sanctuary for cormorants, gulls and other seabirds.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2025
The idea of going into a quiet space, or the countryside, or meditating in a sanctuary can also be really destabilizing.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 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
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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 10 Jun. 2025.
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