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adjective

Definition of consecratednext
as in holy
set apart or worthy of veneration by association with God built the cemetery on consecrated ground

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consecrated

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verb

past tense of consecrate
1
as in dedicated
to keep or intend for a special purpose a philanthropist who consecrated his considerable fortune to an array of charitable causes

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2
as in blessed
to make holy through prayers or ritual plans to consecrate the altar in the new church with great ceremony

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Recent Examples of consecrated
Adjective
But beyond these consecrated walls, continuity may depend as much on action as faith. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026 The consecrated land is leased in perpetuity to the British Royal Navy, who participate in an annual ceremony to commemorate the lives lost. — Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Verb
In the late 1980s, its ‌founder ⁠Marcel Lefebvre consecrated four bishops without the approval of Pope John Paul II, leading those involved to be excommunicated. — Reuters, NBC news, 5 July 2026 In 1988 Archbishop Lefebvre consecrated four bishops without the approval of Pope John Paul II. — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for consecrated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consecrated
  1. holy
  2. dedicated
  3. blessed
  4. sacred
  5. devoted
  6. venerated
Adjective
  • The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has bundled the four services every pilgrim needs — holy site arrangements, lodging in Mecca and Medina, transport, and catering — into a single electronic agreement on one government platform.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • How could one holy book give its readers such seemingly contradictory directives?
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of holy
Verb
  • Hetfield dedicated the instrumental to late bassist Cliff Burton.
    — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Mars then dedicated an entire post to Karol’s role in the music video.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of dedicated
Verb
  • No sooner than the broadcast of the Braves’ Wild Card Series game began Tuesday, showing pockets of empty seats at Truist Park, the social-media geniuses blessed us with their bouquets of wisdom.
    — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Fashion designer Simon Port Jacquemus listed it among his favorite addresses in Vogue, and French street artist Invader unofficially blessed the building with one of his trademark mosaics.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of blessed
Adjective
  • The wellness sanctuary and healing arts studio is rooted in ancient rituals and holistic treatments, like sacred sound therapy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The governor also vetoed a bill authored by Assemblymember James Ramos (D-Highland) that would have established protections for tribes to hold religious ceremonies at sacred sites on state lands.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of sacred
Verb
  • Fowler devoted hours each day to his pumpkin patch, often with his dog, Max, tagging along.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Min said Walker had always been kind and devoted his life to the Min family.
    — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of devoted
Adjective
  • The venerated Oscar-winning, 88-year-old actress and activist wore a long-sleeve maxidress with twisted fabric at the base of the neckline and allover sparkle embellished into the fabric.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The site remains a venerated Buddhist shrine used for local worship.
    — Jack Tydeman, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026
Definition of venerated

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“Consecrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecrated. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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