martyry

as in shrine

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Noun
  • Morrison’s grave has, of course, long been a shrine for Doors fans, who have flocked to the cemetery for years, to pay their respects.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2025
  • The basilica also houses a shrine to modern Christian martyrs from around the world, whose relics line both sides of the church and also fill the crypts below.
    Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • As the world’s largest shark sanctuary, French Polynesia offers scientists a place to study sharks and rays without the intense fishing pressure found in most other parts of the world.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • From a contemporary A-frame style residence to a mountain retreat made for entertaining, the homes in the firm’s portfolio showcase its ability to harness the latest technology to craft personal sanctuaries.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2025
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“Martyry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/martyry. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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