SANCTITY Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

sanctity

noun

ˈsaŋ(k)-tə-tē

Definition of sanctity

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 The first establishes the angel on Sutskever’s shoulder, a mentor who prioritizes safety in development and the sanctity of the human race. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026 Both measures conflict with the Catholic Church's position on the sanctity of life, and Leo spoke out against both on this trip. — Chris Livesay, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 Americans are increasingly alarmed about the security and sanctity of voting, and growing fears about intimidation efforts at polling places in the midterm elections. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 Students are supposed to do everything longhand to preserve the sanctity of learning, but they are also urged to meet the new professional demands created by AI. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sanctity

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Noun

But your compassion, your kind heart, and your holiness are what really elevate you in my eyes.

— Scott Detrow, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
Soul is a synonym for God, or Spirit, and expresses the vast and eternal beauty of holiness, reflected in man and the universe.

— Dilshad Khambatta Eames, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of holiness

Noun

Kember, who grew up in a Catholic household, and Pierce, the son of a proselytizer, were fascinated by spirituality.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
The profusion of tarot, crystals, astrology, talismans, and other permutations of spirituality has all drifted mainstream in recent years.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026

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