as in protected
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not harmed or changed
These rights must remain inviolate.
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Recent Examples of inviolate
With their majestic peaks, imposing canyons, and lofty designation, America's national parks seem inviolate, places of natural grandeur far from the vagaries of money or politics.
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Valerie Ross, Discover Magazine, 24 Jan. 2012
But information is supposed to be inviolate, and can never be completely destroyed.
—Bill Andrews, Discover Magazine, 28 June 2019
This dish is a deli egg-bacon-and-cheese-on-a-roll that has been pasta-fied, fancified, fetishized and turned into an Italian tradition that, like many inviolate Italian traditions, is actually far less old than the Mayflower.
—Ian Fisher, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2022
And whereas individual therapy must take place in an inviolate private sphere, the couples version comes with elements of exposure and artifice built in.
—Lidija Haas, The New Republic, 10 June 2022
The daily and seasonal rhythms of bright and dark remained largely inviolate throughout all of evolutionary time—a 4-billion-year streak that began to falter in the 19th century.
—Ed Yong, The Atlantic, 13 June 2022
Still more thought the love shown in the work of making a home was one of the few activities capitalism hadn’t tainted and should stand inviolate.
—Joanna Biggs, The New Republic, 11 Feb. 2022
And determining whether human lifetimes have an inviolate maximum might offer clues to understanding aging, as well as aiding research on prolonging life.
—Tom Siegfried, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Jan. 2022
One inviolate rule is that everyone who enters must be weighed.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2021
Valerie Ross, Discover Magazine, 24 Jan. 2012
But information is supposed to be inviolate, and can never be completely destroyed.
—Bill Andrews, Discover Magazine, 28 June 2019
This dish is a deli egg-bacon-and-cheese-on-a-roll that has been pasta-fied, fancified, fetishized and turned into an Italian tradition that, like many inviolate Italian traditions, is actually far less old than the Mayflower.
—Ian Fisher, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2022
And whereas individual therapy must take place in an inviolate private sphere, the couples version comes with elements of exposure and artifice built in.
—Lidija Haas, The New Republic, 10 June 2022
The daily and seasonal rhythms of bright and dark remained largely inviolate throughout all of evolutionary time—a 4-billion-year streak that began to falter in the 19th century.
—Ed Yong, The Atlantic, 13 June 2022
Still more thought the love shown in the work of making a home was one of the few activities capitalism hadn’t tainted and should stand inviolate.
—Joanna Biggs, The New Republic, 11 Feb. 2022
And determining whether human lifetimes have an inviolate maximum might offer clues to understanding aging, as well as aiding research on prolonging life.
—Tom Siegfried, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Jan. 2022
One inviolate rule is that everyone who enters must be weighed.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inviolate
Adjective
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The diffuser uses 100% pure essential oils to fragrance your home, and its matte ceramic finish fits into any space like a piece of sophisticated decor.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2025
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This design was first launched in yellow gold with a silver dial, and this configuration remains the purest expression of the asymmetrical concept.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Its French-barrette closure ensures a secure, no-budge fit, too.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2025
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Automation in cryptographic management is essential for maintaining secure operations amid changing standards.—
Skip Sanzeri,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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As fires rage and climate destruction grows, the Trump administration has signaled a shift to more mining and drilling, to rolling back protection for sacred sites like Bears Ears National Monument, and to rewriting the rules that govern policies like the Endangered Species Act.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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There are certain characters in the One Chicago universe that are sacred and who many would agree should be protected at all costs.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Inviolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inviolate. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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