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as in venerable
deserving honor and respect especially by reason of age
the college's hallowed tradition of ringing the chapel bell one hundred times before commencement ceremonies
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as in sacred
set apart or worthy of veneration by association with God
a church erected on one of Christianity's most hallowed sites
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as in holy
not to be violated, criticized, or tampered with
hallowed traditions that bind the present generation with all those that have gone before
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as in blessed
to make holy through prayers or ritual
Lincoln's memorable words at the Gettysburg battlefield, "we cannot dedicate—we cannot consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground"
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Recent Examples of hallowed
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
But Wednesday, photos emerged of the hallowed grounds being threatened by the fast-moving fire.
—Mark Puleo, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Barkley, 27, needs 101 yards to break Eric Dickerson’s hallowed mark of 2,105 yards set during a 16-game season in 1984.
—Reuters, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
The first two always felt more like fantasy than reality, simply because Jordan’s hallowed success was always going to be an improbable standard to meet.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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The song is surging in popularity and sales following the latest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, where Osbourne was welcomed into the hallowed hall for the second time.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
But Wednesday, photos emerged of the hallowed grounds being threatened by the fast-moving fire.
—Mark Puleo, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Barkley, 27, needs 101 yards to break Eric Dickerson’s hallowed mark of 2,105 yards set during a 16-game season in 1984.
—Reuters, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
The first two always felt more like fantasy than reality, simply because Jordan’s hallowed success was always going to be an improbable standard to meet.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallowed
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If these venerable trees truly offer better habitat to wildlife like great tits, protecting that three percent could be crucial.—
Ethan Freedman,
Popular Science,
29 Jan. 2025
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Jim Acosta, the former White House correspondent who now anchors the 10 a.m. hour on the venerable cable news channel, is set to exit the company, a source familiar with the move confirms to The Hollywood Reporter.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Jan. 2025
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As fires rage and climate destruction grows, the Trump administration has signaled a shift to more mining and drilling, to rolling back protection for sacred sites like Bears Ears National Monument, and to rewriting the rules that govern policies like the Endangered Species Act.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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There are certain characters in the One Chicago universe that are sacred and who many would agree should be protected at all costs.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
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The label’s Orange tab, for one, is a holy grail for 1960s-era flared jeans; the Silver tab reflects grungier styles from the 1980s and 1990s.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2025
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Cosmetics to launch the brand's new complexion holy grail, Halo Glow Powder Filter — an ultra-fine pressed powder that blurs the appearance of skin and reduces shine for a soft-focus glow.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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God has blessed us to be able to take all these trips and visits.—
Manny Navarro,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Tatum said he has been blessed to play under Stevens, Udoka and Mazzulla.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Among the tour stops are shows at revered music venues including Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, Texas, and New York City’s Bowery Ballroom.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2025
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Tribute Series Roadster The Shelby Cobra is one of the most revered and storied automotive models in history, a diminutive titan that made an indelible mark in both motorsport and sports-car culture upon its debut.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Hallowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallowed. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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