sainthood

noun

saint·​hood ˈsānt-ˌhu̇d How to pronounce sainthood (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being a saint
2
: saints as a group

Examples of sainthood in a Sentence

because of his years of dedicated service to the church, they considered him a perfect example of sainthood
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In the world of The Boys that practically qualifies her for sainthood. Keith Phipps, Vulture, 8 July 2024 Our schools have been a constant and steady presence in Maryland for more than 200 years, including Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore, founded in 1828 as the country’s first Catholic school for children of color by Mother Mary Lange, who is a candidate for sainthood. Gregory A. Farno, Baltimore Sun, 28 July 2024 Then, there was a horrific assassination attempt on Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, vaulting him to practical sainthood among a constituency that’s already often compared to a cult. S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 24 July 2024 In the Catholic faith, sainthood is reserved for those who have lived a life of heroic virtues, acted as a martyr or taken part in miracles. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 7 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for sainthood 

Word History

First Known Use

1550, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sainthood was in 1550

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“Sainthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sainthood. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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sainthood

noun
saint·​hood ˈsānt-ˌhu̇d How to pronounce sainthood (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being a saint
2
: saints as a group

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