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shrine

noun

ˈshrīn

Definition of shrine

as in sanctuary

a place that is considered sacred (as within a religion) for centuries pilgrims have traveled to the shrine of Saint Thomas à Becket in Canterbury, England

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Recent Examples of shrine At one time, according to SFGate, the offerings at a KitKat shrine outside Randa’s included two cans of Fancy Feast and a mini bottle of Fernet-Branca. — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Helena, the mother of the Byzantine emperor Constantine, aided this process by commissioning shrines such as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, where Christians still memorialize important events in Jesus’ life and ministry. — Shay Rabineau, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026 Affleck, at 54, wants to make clear that this whole enterprise isn’t just a Matt-and-Ben shrine. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026 According to her national shrine, Rita was attracted to the way of life of the Augustinian nuns in her community right away. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shrine

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sanctuary

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Zoo manager Jocelyn Smeltzer said the group wanted to invest in improvements that would benefit the sanctuary for years to come.

— James Taylor, CBS News, 16 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

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