as in protected
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not harmed or changed
These rights must remain inviolate.
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Recent Examples of inviolate
With their majestic peaks, imposing canyons, and lofty designation, America's national parks seem inviolate, places of natural grandeur far from the vagaries of money or politics.
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Valerie Ross, Discover Magazine, 24 Jan. 2012
But information is supposed to be inviolate, and can never be completely destroyed.
—Bill Andrews, Discover Magazine, 28 June 2019
This dish is a deli egg-bacon-and-cheese-on-a-roll that has been pasta-fied, fancified, fetishized and turned into an Italian tradition that, like many inviolate Italian traditions, is actually far less old than the Mayflower.
—Ian Fisher, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2022
And whereas individual therapy must take place in an inviolate private sphere, the couples version comes with elements of exposure and artifice built in.
—Lidija Haas, The New Republic, 10 June 2022
The daily and seasonal rhythms of bright and dark remained largely inviolate throughout all of evolutionary time—a 4-billion-year streak that began to falter in the 19th century.
—Ed Yong, The Atlantic, 13 June 2022
Still more thought the love shown in the work of making a home was one of the few activities capitalism hadn’t tainted and should stand inviolate.
—Joanna Biggs, The New Republic, 11 Feb. 2022
And determining whether human lifetimes have an inviolate maximum might offer clues to understanding aging, as well as aiding research on prolonging life.
—Tom Siegfried, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Jan. 2022
One inviolate rule is that everyone who enters must be weighed.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2021
Valerie Ross, Discover Magazine, 24 Jan. 2012
But information is supposed to be inviolate, and can never be completely destroyed.
—Bill Andrews, Discover Magazine, 28 June 2019
This dish is a deli egg-bacon-and-cheese-on-a-roll that has been pasta-fied, fancified, fetishized and turned into an Italian tradition that, like many inviolate Italian traditions, is actually far less old than the Mayflower.
—Ian Fisher, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2022
And whereas individual therapy must take place in an inviolate private sphere, the couples version comes with elements of exposure and artifice built in.
—Lidija Haas, The New Republic, 10 June 2022
The daily and seasonal rhythms of bright and dark remained largely inviolate throughout all of evolutionary time—a 4-billion-year streak that began to falter in the 19th century.
—Ed Yong, The Atlantic, 13 June 2022
Still more thought the love shown in the work of making a home was one of the few activities capitalism hadn’t tainted and should stand inviolate.
—Joanna Biggs, The New Republic, 11 Feb. 2022
And determining whether human lifetimes have an inviolate maximum might offer clues to understanding aging, as well as aiding research on prolonging life.
—Tom Siegfried, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Jan. 2022
One inviolate rule is that everyone who enters must be weighed.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inviolate
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It has also been found that THCV in its purest form can calm the unreasonable urge to overeat while also reducing hunger cravings.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Mack doesn’t put on his helmet and pads, but that doesn’t mean the day is one of pure relaxation.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Nov. 2024
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Far from moving toward victory, Israel is becoming less secure in the region, less stable at home, and less likely to find a durable solution with the Palestinians.John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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Outdoor Life trail runners tested and reviewed the best running headlamps that have a secure fit, steady lighting, and adequate throw for navigating rough terrain at high speeds.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Torii gates are iconic structures that mark the boundary between the everyday and the sacred at Shinto shrines across Japan.Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Russia has also breached a sacred tenet of nuclear security by launching attacks against Ukraine from military bases that store nuclear warheads, thus making those bases a legitimate target for counteroffensives.William M. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Inviolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inviolate. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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