sanctums

variants also sancta
plural of sanctum
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as in shrines
a place that is considered sacred (as within a religion) the city of Jerusalem is an important sanctum for Christians, Jews, and Muslims alike

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Recent Examples of sanctums By then, Israeli intelligence had planted a bomb in a Revolutionary Guards guest house that, in addition to killing the political leader of Hamas in Gaza, also demonstrated its ability to penetrate the innermost sanctums of the Iranian regime. — Richard Hall, Time, 28 Feb. 2026 His primary qualification for infiltrating the innermost sanctums of Trumpworld would seem to be a vast capacity for cozying up to friends of the Donald. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026 The 17 suites of the new hotel are similarly minimalist sanctums made of polished concrete and dark wood, tucked away in a wilderness fantasia and connected to a main building where guests congregate around an infinity pool and elegant restaurant. — David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctums
Noun
  • In Ghana, for instance, the ten shrines of the Asante Traditional Buildings are endangered as traditional stewardship by master craftspeople declines.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In all, more than 200 shrines and temples are scattered across 40 hectares of land.
    — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Bring your binoculars, and see for yourself at these eight wildlife preserves and refuges.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 23 Sep. 2026
  • While low flows continue to persist in sections of the Colorado River, cold tributaries, deeper-water refuges in narrow canyon reaches, and larger pools provide cool refuges for fish.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Think of the property's 62 rooms as sophisticated sanctuaries—modern, sleek, and intimate—done up in a palette of earth tones punctuated with pops of maroon and warm yellow, dark wood and leather.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Not all portions of Grand Traverse County are open to deer hunting and some whitetails are able to grow old in those sanctuaries.
    — Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • If able to scale, this technique could be used to build shelters and other structures for future long-term human missions to the planet.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
  • One of the shelters available during recent alerts is a modernised facility beneath the premises of municipal bus operator MPK in Lublin.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Wellness travelers tend to spend more per trip than the average tourist, and gut-health retreats can come with some eye-popping price tags.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Gut health has become a major wellness focus, and the retreats built around it now span from hundreds of dollars to experiences valued at up to $20,000.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • From mountain retreats to waterfront havens, these beautiful spots are a balm for your physical and mental health.
    — Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Miami remains the perennial grande dame, while further north, in the Palm Beaches, travelers encounter charming vias tucked behind Worth Avenue and unspoiled wildlife havens.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • With just 47 residences, the building is very much aimed at the trophy-home crowd, offering expansive terraces and views over the Mediterranean.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026
  • On the south side, Building B would have 90 residences; Building C would have 75; and Building D would have 73.
    — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2026

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

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