Thesaurus results for SACRIFICE

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noun

ˈsa-krə-ˌfīs

as in offering

something offered to a god the herders selected their best lamb as a sacrifice in order to receive blessings from their god

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verb

as in to offer

to give up as an offering to a god according to the Old Testament, Abraham was willing to sacrifice even his son to God

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Noun

Locating the wreck connects us to their sacrifice and reminds us that devotion to duty endures. —

Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026 And don’t forget to visit Bonampak in Chiapas to see stunning murals that depict Mayan culture with drawings of sacrifices and wars that took place in the classical and post-classical eras. —

Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026

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Now, people suffering from plantar fasciitis, wide feet, flat arches, and back pain can finally choose walking sandals without sacrificing style. —

Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026 These Knicks look more complete, more willing to sacrifice for one another. —

Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sacrifice

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Noun

But there is a branch of the Chicago Public Library on the campus, and among its offerings are thirty-five hundred books that reflect the Obamas’ interests, including Chicago history.

— Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Nantucket's hotel scene has grown up quite a bit over the past few years, with exciting new boutique offerings (Faraway, Life House) making waves and drawing younger, more trend-setting travelers to the brahmin island than ever before.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026