Synonyms of sanctuaries

sanctuaries

noun

plural of sanctuary

1

as in shrines

a place that is considered sacred (as within a religion)

by law, anyone who sought refuge in a religious sanctuary was safe from arrest by the civil authorities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shrines
• sanctums
• reliquaries
• martyries

2

as in refuges

something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger

the marshland has been set aside as a sanctuary for shorebirds along that section of the coast

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refuges
• shelters
• retreats
• havens
• residences
• asylums
• sanctums
• harbors
• bolt-holes
• lodgings
• oases
• hideouts
• abodes
• harborages
• dwellings
• ports
• fortresses
• anchorages
• quarters
• strongholds
• houses
• domiciles
• habitations
• hideaways
• cloisters
• housings
• moorings
• screens
• dens
• roofs
• forts
• places
• hermitages
• rests
• lairs
• castles
• closets
• redoubts
• pads
• diggings
• coverts
• sheds
• palisades
• windbreaks
• covers
• lodgments
• lees
• lean-tos

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sanctuaries

Don’t miss wearable glass costumes, an interactive botanical soundscape, glowing geometric light sanctuaries, and works by Dale Chihuly and other modern masters. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Still largely unfamiliar to most people are the figurines found in Petsophas and other Minoan sanctuaries. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026

These spaces are sanctuaries, refuges from digital saturation. — Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026

In response, design studios, such as Nuvolari Lenard, are focusing on creating deeply personal floating sanctuaries. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2026

Beyond offering scenery, the survey found that these natural settings often serve as private sanctuaries for emotional healing. — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026

From digital networks to dance floor sanctuaries, the reimagining of reggaeton called ‘neoperreo’ — made by and for femmes and freaks — turns 10 this year. — Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

With a foreword by fashion designer Jenna Lyons, the book showcases a variety of distinct residential projects, from city penthouses and lakeside retreats to coastal sanctuaries, culminating in their first luxury yacht project. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Not only making sure that these animals can retire and go to beautiful sanctuaries, but making sure that these workers are protected. — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026