sanctity
noun
sanc·ti·ty
ˈsaŋ(k)-tə-tē 
plural sanctities
1
: holiness of life and character : godliness
2
a
: the quality or state of being holy or sacred : inviolability
b
sanctities plural
: sacred objects, obligations, or rights
Examples of sanctity in a Sentence
the sanctity of the elderly nun shone through in her every word and gesture
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Moreover, his commitment to the sanctity of the doctor-patient relationship demonstrates respect for a key tenet of the profession of medicine.
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Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
What drew these writers together was a spiritual movement that placed the sanctity of nature—and the sense of the divine that nature inspires—at the center of the world: transcendentalism.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
The sanctity of an exhibition game won’t be impacted if an infielder plays a different position, either.
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Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
What drew these writers together was a spiritual movement that placed the sanctity of nature—and the sense of the divine that nature inspires—at the center of the world: transcendentalism.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
The sanctity of an exhibition game won’t be impacted if an infielder plays a different position, either.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 20 June 2025
His vision was driven by the role of innovation, the power of new product introductions, the purity of distribution strategy and the sanctity of brand equity.
—Pete Born, Footwear News, 15 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sanctity
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“Sanctity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sanctity. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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sanctity
noun
sanc·ti·ty
ˈsaŋ(k)-tət-ē
plural sanctities
2
: the quality or state of being holy or sacred
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