sanctified

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Here, the real Presley is charismatic as hell, and looks great beaded in sanctified sweat.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2025

Not Section 60, where the atmosphere is sanctified but not somber—too many kids, Meredith recalled from her visits to her son’s burial site.

From Salon • Sep. 5, 2024

Yes, it’s time for this series to focus on John Coltrane — perhaps the most sanctified musician in the whole Black American tradition, who other artists sometimes refer to simply as “St. John.”

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2024

“Here, communication between man and God takes place,” said Lyngdoh, a descendant of the priestly clan which sanctified the Mawphlang forest.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2024

There was nothing sanctified about the laws of the streets—the laws were amoral and practical.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates