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as in refuge
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
used the cabin in the woods as a sanctum from the commotion and interference of his family
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Recent Examples of sanctum
In a world without God, the homies are a sanctum.
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Stephen Kearse, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
But the maestro was powerless to stifle a burst of gratitude and relief, a communal exhalation, prompted by music, that could only take place in the sanctum of a concert hall.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Oct. 2024
And then there were the Satanists — who welcomed him into their sanctum without judgment.
—Alex Bhattacharji, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024
Tehran is taking its time to reveal how, yet again, its innermost sanctum was violated by Israel.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 31 July 2024
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Stephen Kearse, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
But the maestro was powerless to stifle a burst of gratitude and relief, a communal exhalation, prompted by music, that could only take place in the sanctum of a concert hall.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Oct. 2024
And then there were the Satanists — who welcomed him into their sanctum without judgment.
—Alex Bhattacharji, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024
Tehran is taking its time to reveal how, yet again, its innermost sanctum was violated by Israel.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 31 July 2024
See All Example Sentences for sanctum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctum
Noun
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Nara is home to some of the most stunning temples in Japan as well as several beautiful gardens and shrines.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2025
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There was a shrine to the team in his office, vying for space with autographed film posters.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 May 2025
Noun
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The project involves creating a pedestrian refuge island across Illinois Street, and reducing lanes on Illinois Street to include dedicated bike lanes between Riverside Avenue and First Street.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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Many North Slope Iñupiat leaders who support drilling in the refuge felt their voices were not heard during the Biden era.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 June 2025
Noun
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As the world’s largest shark sanctuary, French Polynesia offers scientists a place to study sharks and rays without the intense fishing pressure found in most other parts of the world.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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That same year, a monkey that was headed for a wildlife sanctuary escaped from his crate in a San Antonio baggage area.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Noun
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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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Kyle and Joe could hear the screams in the shelter, so Joe went to investigate.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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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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The western portion of the continent is in particular peril of ice shelf retreat.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 May 2025
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“Sanctum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctum. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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