sacredness

Definition of sacrednessnext

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Recent Examples of sacredness The historical look back shows that religious identities are rarely pure and that India’s sacredness has rested in religious imaginations of multiple faiths. — Aishwarya Lakshmi, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026 There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026 The building’s lone motion came from a Secret Service member manning the roof, standing as a reminder of the sacredness of the real estate against the backdrop of the pageantry. — Mark Puleo, New York Times, 11 June 2026 His remarks about the medical benefits of ibogaine quickly morph into pronouncements of the sacredness of humankind. — Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026 The experience has given her a different perspective on the sacredness of time and the importance of honing in on a purpose and surrounding yourself with community. — Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 8 Apr. 2026 Differing interpretations of dark matter’s meaning Some scientists, such as astrobiologist Adam Frank, warn that seeking sacredness in topics like dark matter might end in disappointment because science constantly evolves. — Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026 Some scientists, such as astrobiologist Adam Frank, warn that seeking sacredness in topics like dark matter might end in disappointment because science constantly evolves. — ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026 Each elevated the other’s sacredness, celebrating its twists and turns and its unusual topography. — Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sacredness
Noun
  • Leading up to the consecration celebrations, the community’s delegation of 100 monks visited the Eiffel Tower.
    — Bhakti Mamtora, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
  • King Harald’s consecration ceremony took place a few months after his father’s death at the Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • How much capacity do people really have to choose between goodness and evil?
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Nobody was better at selling their own inherent goodness to moviegoers.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Sacredness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacredness. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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