as in holiness
the quality or state of being spiritually pure or virtuous
the sanctity of the elderly nun shone through in her every word and gesture
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Recent Examples of sanctity
Moreover, his commitment to the sanctity of the doctor-patient relationship demonstrates respect for a key tenet of the profession of medicine.
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Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
What drew these writers together was a spiritual movement that placed the sanctity of nature—and the sense of the divine that nature inspires—at the center of the world: transcendentalism.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
The sanctity of an exhibition game won’t be impacted if an infielder plays a different position, either.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 20 June 2025
His vision was driven by the role of innovation, the power of new product introductions, the purity of distribution strategy and the sanctity of brand equity.
—Pete Born, Footwear News, 15 June 2025
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All these men have the right combination of assets, holiness, organizational skills, ability to evangelize.—
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The outer appearances distracted me from the inner holiness.—
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Featuring bold new artwork by Violeta Encarnación and an exclusive introduction by the author, this deluxe version of the Booker Prize-winning novel reimagines the beloved tale of survival, spirituality, and storytelling.—
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Brian Recker is a public theologian, speaker, and writer exploring Christian spirituality beyond exclusion and fear.—
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“Sanctity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctity. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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