sacred
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Before leaving, the corps stole a sacred canoe from their hosts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Yet over the recent Easter period, which is sacred to Christians, Trump has made a series of eye-opening posts when it comes to religion.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
White ended the set by telling the crowd that he was planning to catch Geese and the Strokes today and that music is sacred.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
The Vatican itself has not spoken on the matter, but in 2016 did set out its position to recommend that the bodies of the deceased are buried in cemeteries or other sacred places.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
The performances were sacred; the spectators, too, along with the writers and the performers, were engaged in an act of worship.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
Vocabulary lists containing sacred
Code Talker
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Excerpt from "Letter from Birmingham Jail"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Beowulf vocabulary
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
