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sanctity

[sangk-ti-tee] / ˈsæŋk tɪ ti /
NOUN
holiness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
divinity faith inviolability purity righteousness solemnity spirituality
STRONG
asceticism blessedness consecration devotion devoutness godliness goodness grace mercy piety religiousness reverence sacredness saintliness venerableness
WEAK
divineness hallowedness
Antonyms
STRONG
meanness

Example Sentences

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This study of extravagance and sanctity made Handel seem utterly relevant in his attempt to thwart early 18th century censorship and say something important.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

Meanwhile, Sioux City has been dubbed Sewer City for its fixation on the sanctity of its public works.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

Addressing parliament, Mitsotakis emphasised the need to "preserve the sanctity" of a place "of memory for the dead... who allowed us to be free and to offer this freedom to our children".

From Barron's • Oct. 23, 2025

"Even in deeply polarised times, we must never lose sight of our humanity and our respect for the sanctity of all human life."

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

And, of course, he was forbidden to teach math to prevent further threats to the sanctity of football.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger