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sacrilegious

[sak-ruh-lij-uhs, -lee-juhs] / ˌsæk rəˈlɪdʒ əs, -ˈli dʒəs /


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Alfie, who’s either being willfully obtuse or radically uncompromising, sees nothing sacrilegious in Wilde’s one-act tragedy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2025

This year, Petras became the first openly trans artists to win in a major category at the Grammy Awards for her playfully sacrilegious collaboration with Sam Smith, “Unholy,” in the best pop duo/group performance category.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 27, 2023

While many Muslims consider visual depictions of the Prophet sacrilegious, the view is not universal.

From Washington Times • Jan. 13, 2023

Iran says it has closed a Tehran-based French institute over "sacrilegious" cartoons of its supreme leader in a French satirical magazine.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2023

“Adding salt to my veal medallions is sacrilegious, ’’saidDaniel. scissors.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner




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