inner sanctum

noun

somewhat formal

: a very private room or place

The new initiate was admitted to the club's inner sanctum.

—often used figuratively

the inner sanctum of the CIA

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There are shelves of gossipy books by aides; Mount’s wry retelling of his stint in the inner sanctum is my favorite. —

Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024 Even though Leo Rising is extremely social, well-known and popular, very few people get into this inner sanctum. —

Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 26 July 2024 Discovery: 'Lead by Example' (Exclusive) Michael and Moll eventually discovered the Progenitors’ inner sanctum: a surreal pasture of yellow flowers with a mysterious interface atop a pedestal. —

Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024 Michael and Moll eventually discovered the Progenitors’ inner sanctum: a surreal pasture of yellow flowers with a mysterious interface atop a pedestal. —

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