sainthood
noun
saint·hood
ˈsānt-ˌhu̇d 
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because of his years of dedicated service to the church, they considered him a perfect example of sainthood
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In the world of The Boys that practically qualifies her for sainthood.
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 8 July 2024
Our schools have been a constant and steady presence in Maryland for more than 200 years, including Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore, founded in 1828 as the country’s first Catholic school for children of color by Mother Mary Lange, who is a candidate for sainthood.
—Gregory A. Farno, Baltimore Sun, 28 July 2024
Then, there was a horrific assassination attempt on Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, vaulting him to practical sainthood among a constituency that’s already often compared to a cult.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 24 July 2024
In the Catholic faith, sainthood is reserved for those who have lived a life of heroic virtues, acted as a martyr or taken part in miracles.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 7 July 2024
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 8 July 2024
Our schools have been a constant and steady presence in Maryland for more than 200 years, including Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore, founded in 1828 as the country’s first Catholic school for children of color by Mother Mary Lange, who is a candidate for sainthood.
—Gregory A. Farno, Baltimore Sun, 28 July 2024
Then, there was a horrific assassination attempt on Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, vaulting him to practical sainthood among a constituency that’s already often compared to a cult.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 24 July 2024
In the Catholic faith, sainthood is reserved for those who have lived a life of heroic virtues, acted as a martyr or taken part in miracles.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 7 July 2024
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“Sainthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sainthood. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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sainthood
noun
saint·hood
ˈsānt-ˌhu̇d
1
: the quality or state of being a saint
2
: saints as a group
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