What is another word for Holies?

Pronunciation: [hˈə͡ʊliz] (IPA)

Holies is a term typically used in religious contexts, particularly when referring to sacred objects or locations. There are many other words that could be used as synonyms for this term, including sanctified, consecrated, hallowed, blessed, revered, and sacrosanct. Each of these words conveys a sense of importance and reverence, emphasizing the significance of the object or location in question. When choosing synonyms for holies, it is important to consider the tone and context of the sentence, as well as the intended audience, in order to select the most appropriate word to convey the desired meaning.

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What are the hypernyms for Holies?

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Usage examples for Holies

It seemed as though she stepped ever from one holy of Holies into another more wonderful, more awesome.
"The Shepherd of the North"
Richard Aumerle Maher
How shall it be known that she herself has the key to the Holy of Holies?
"Somehow Good"
William de Morgan
This same regiment escorted him and his mother for safety to the Troitzkoi Monastery, situated thirty miles from the city, and which is considered to-day as the holy of Holies so far as monasteries are concerned in Russia.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou

Famous quotes with Holies

  • Are we silent to Jesus? Think! Have you nothing to ask Him? Nothing to thank Him for? Nothing to praise Him for? Nothing to confess? Oh, poor soul, go back to Bethlehem — to Gethsemane, to Calvary, and remember at what a cost the vail before the Holies was rent in twain that thou mightest enter it.
    Anna Shipton

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