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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
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Here are a few of the operators that are helping the Holy City become even more hallowed ground.
Tours and museums that support the coastal ecosystem
A variety of tour operators and museums offer deeper dives into Charleston’s environment.
—Lauren Mowery, AFAR Media, 13 Dec. 2024
For the first time in nearly three decades, there’s an open competition for the program’s hallowed 1 shirt, following the reigns of Briana Scurry, Hope Solo and Naeher.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
The site of the world’s most well-renowned recording studio, over 93 years, Abbey Road has welcomed the likes of The Beatles, Oasis, Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga and Florence + The Machine into its hallowed recording spaces.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2025
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Might the Bruins be on the verge of ceding their hallowed status, their blood no longer the deepest shade of blue?
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Here are a few of the operators that are helping the Holy City become even more hallowed ground.
Tours and museums that support the coastal ecosystem
A variety of tour operators and museums offer deeper dives into Charleston’s environment.
—Lauren Mowery, AFAR Media, 13 Dec. 2024
For the first time in nearly three decades, there’s an open competition for the program’s hallowed 1 shirt, following the reigns of Briana Scurry, Hope Solo and Naeher.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
The site of the world’s most well-renowned recording studio, over 93 years, Abbey Road has welcomed the likes of The Beatles, Oasis, Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga and Florence + The Machine into its hallowed recording spaces.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallowed
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The venerable travel outfitter Abercrombie & Kent recently announced the launch of A&K Private Estates, a collection of five lavish villas located in some of Tuscany’s most picturesque towns.—
Passport by ForbesLife,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The venerable late-night sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live is celebrating its 50th anniversary season this year.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
14 Feb. 2025
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The tribe argues it wasn't adequately consulted in the federal planning process, that construction crosses sacred sites and that the pipeline poses a pollution risk to its water supply.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2025
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His verses evoke sacred rivers, fertile grounds and gardens bright with sinuous rills—a lyrical world beyond the inauspicious reality of its start-point.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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My search has led me to one of my holy grails: Clinique’s Moisture Surge Sheertint Hydrator.—
Melony Forcier,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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One of the holy grails of modern astronomy is finding life on an alien planet.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
21 Feb. 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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Great shows are all over From a revered NorCal hard rock band to a beloved annual harmonica blowout, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend.—
Randy McMullen,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
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The globe’s most revered value investor began his flirtation with Asia’s second-biggest economy in 2020.—
William Pesek,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Hallowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallowed. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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