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as in refuge
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
the marshland has been set aside as a sanctuary for shorebirds along that section of the coast
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Recent Examples of sanctuary
Tucked inside a coffee estate on the edge of town, the Luna Zorro studio is equal parts showroom and sanctuary—and where my textile immersion began.
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Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 28 May 2025
Society is powered entirely by clean energy, while heavy industry has been relocated to space, turning Earth into a pristine sanctuary.
—John Kaag, The Atlantic, 28 May 2025
Staffers toyed with keeping the oysters in their dockside cages, and waiting to plant them at the fort, a manmade island fortress that never saw battle, but has become a sanctuary for cormorants, gulls and other seabirds.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2025
The idea of going into a quiet space, or the countryside, or meditating in a sanctuary can also be really destabilizing.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2025
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Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 28 May 2025
Society is powered entirely by clean energy, while heavy industry has been relocated to space, turning Earth into a pristine sanctuary.
—John Kaag, The Atlantic, 28 May 2025
Staffers toyed with keeping the oysters in their dockside cages, and waiting to plant them at the fort, a manmade island fortress that never saw battle, but has become a sanctuary for cormorants, gulls and other seabirds.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2025
The idea of going into a quiet space, or the countryside, or meditating in a sanctuary can also be really destabilizing.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctuary
Noun
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Morrison’s grave has, of course, long been a shrine for Doors fans, who have flocked to the cemetery for years, to pay their respects.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2025
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The basilica also houses a shrine to modern Christian martyrs from around the world, whose relics line both sides of the church and also fill the crypts below.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
Noun
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If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and cover your head, or leave your vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2025
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Kyle and Joe could hear the screams in the shelter, so Joe went to investigate.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
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Always wanted to live out your very own Pretty Woman fantasy—albeit one that involves idling away your days at a tropical beachfront retreat in Hawaii as opposed to a posh Beverly Hills hotel?—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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When Elon Musk overhauled Twitter’s verification system, he was met with user backlash and advertiser retreat.—
Nuala Walsh,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Sanctuary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctuary. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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