as in purification
the act of making something holy through religious ritual
the consecration of the Host during Communion
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Recent Examples of consecration
The next day, Sunday December 8, will see the first mass and consecration of the new altar.
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Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 29 Nov. 2024
Macron will return on Dec. 7 to deliver another address and will attend the consecration of the new altar during a Mass the following day.
—Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
Macron is scheduled to speak at the reopening ceremony and is expected to attend the consecration as well.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
After the modern-day restoration, Macron will return on Dec. 7 to deliver an address and attend the consecration of the new altar during a solemn Mass the following day.
—Keir Simmons, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
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Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 29 Nov. 2024
Macron will return on Dec. 7 to deliver another address and will attend the consecration of the new altar during a Mass the following day.
—Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
Macron is scheduled to speak at the reopening ceremony and is expected to attend the consecration as well.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
After the modern-day restoration, Macron will return on Dec. 7 to deliver an address and attend the consecration of the new altar during a solemn Mass the following day.
—Keir Simmons, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consecration
Noun
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Additionally, more research is needed to determine if poultry houses with tunnel ventilation systems need additional filtration or air purification technologies to minimize airborne virus spread, especially in places where chicken farms are located close to one another.—
John Drake,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Business to Business Products Group reported a 24% increase in net sales to $48.4 million, driven by sales in fluids purification and agricultural products.—
Quartz Bot,
Quartz,
9 Dec. 2024
Noun
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During the refurbishment, Neville’s website states that around 50 homeless people accessed the premises, declared squatters’ rights and stayed with the blessing of Neville and his partners.—
Matt Slater,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Fountains of Wayne will be performing concert dates this year for the first time since 2013, and the shows are proceeding with the blessings of the family of the band’s co-founder, the late Adam Schlesinger, according to reps for the group.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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But if her death allows for her sanctification, the film doesn’t quite know how to represent her life.—
Alessa Dominguez,
Vulture,
14 Nov. 2024
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But Ii her death allows for her sanctification, the film doesn’t quite know how to represent her life.—
Alessa Dominguez,
Vulture,
14 Nov. 2024
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“Consecration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecration. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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