as in holy
set apart or worthy of veneration by association with God
built the cemetery on consecrated ground
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as in dedicated
to keep or intend for a special purpose
a philanthropist who consecrated his considerable fortune to an array of charitable causes
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as in blessed
to make holy through prayers or ritual
plans to consecrate the altar in the new church with great ceremony
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Recent Examples of consecrated
Jamie Lang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2024
But, in Reynosa, there were migrants who saw the Eucharist—the consecrated bread and wine that the priests distribute at Mass—as a priority equal to any other food and drink.
—Jack Herrera, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2024
The idea is to travel physically alongside Jesus; Catholic doctrine says that Jesus is literally present in the consecrated bread and wine worshipers consume at Mass.
The route that went through the Waukesha parade path is called the Marian Route.
—Jolan Kruse, Journal Sentinel, 21 June 2024
Lyon is the gastronomic center of France, and, around this consecrated space, the Troisgros family has controlled one restaurant after another since 1930.
—David Denby, The New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2023
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Normally, many directors attend San Sebastian with their latest films, but the number of titles from consecrated directors at this year’s festival has increased noticeably.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2024
But, in Reynosa, there were migrants who saw the Eucharist—the consecrated bread and wine that the priests distribute at Mass—as a priority equal to any other food and drink.
—Jack Herrera, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2024
The idea is to travel physically alongside Jesus; Catholic doctrine says that Jesus is literally present in the consecrated bread and wine worshipers consume at Mass.
The route that went through the Waukesha parade path is called the Marian Route.
—Jolan Kruse, Journal Sentinel, 21 June 2024
Lyon is the gastronomic center of France, and, around this consecrated space, the Troisgros family has controlled one restaurant after another since 1930.
—David Denby, The New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2023
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The attack during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan could signal the full resumption of a war that has already killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and caused widespread destruction across Gaza.—
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19 Mar. 2025
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When the threat of Christianizing forces grows more imminent, a holy sacrifice is made that changes Deirdre’s life forever.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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An ordinary guy like me can be blessed with an extraordinary opportunity like this.—
Beatrice Peterson,
ABC News,
3 Jan. 2025
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Tatum said he has been blessed to play under Stevens, Udoka and Mazzulla.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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The right to seek legal redress and the right of the press to report on it are sacred principles that are protected by multiple privileges, including the litigation and fair report privileges, which are absolute.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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On May 19, 2022, two astrophotographers set up near the sacred lake of Pumoyongcuo on the southern Tibetan Plateau captured a vibrant display streaking across the Himalayan sky.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Yale University has no explicit policy on AI and college essays, but the admissions office devoted an entire podcast to the subject.—
Brad Tuttle,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2025
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Bradbury co-authored a 2023 study that found that between 1970 and 2020, state and local governments devoted $33 billion in public funds to construct major-league sports venues in the United States and Canada.—
Patrick Saunders,
The Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Consecrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecrated. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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