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as in sacred
not to be violated, criticized, or tampered with
the teacher's book of grades is sacrosanct, and someone could be expelled for changing anything in it
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as in holy
set apart or worthy of veneration by association with God
believers eventually built a chapel on the sacrosanct spot where the miracle was thought to have taken place
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Recent Examples of sacrosanct
Liberal democracy requires that state power be limited, accountable, and answerable to law; that due process be sacrosanct; that enforcement remain proportional and transparent; and that when things go wrong, authorities are subject to credible review.
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Emily Chamlee-Wright, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
No matter what the circumstances, ICE is no more sacrosanct than any other law enforcement agency, and there’s no death penalty for civil disobedience.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
The Federal Reserve’s independence is sacrosanct among the big banks.
—Ken Sweet, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
But in most states, equity returns remain sacrosanct.
—Nick Bowlin, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Emily Chamlee-Wright, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
No matter what the circumstances, ICE is no more sacrosanct than any other law enforcement agency, and there’s no death penalty for civil disobedience.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
The Federal Reserve’s independence is sacrosanct among the big banks.
—Ken Sweet, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
But in most states, equity returns remain sacrosanct.
—Nick Bowlin, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sacrosanct
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sacrosanct
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The Assistant Director of the welfare office shoved two women aside in order to rush over and protect sacred Cook County property.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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But the hotel offers plenty of experiences to get to know the area, from countryside tours in a vintage VW convertible to blessing ceremonies at one of Ubud’s oldest sacred sites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Each Christian during this holy season leading to Easter must take a careful inventory of his or her life.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Spinach has the tonic earthiness the season necessitates; lamb is the holy protein of now.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Sacrosanct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacrosanct. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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