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as in refuge
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
used the cabin in the woods as a sanctum from the commotion and interference of his family
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Nowhere is the balance of pampering and peacefulness more apparent than the spa, a sanctum of holistic self-care capable of transforming even the most tightly wound traveler into a Zen master.
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Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2024
Entrance to this particular sanctum, christened Map & Flag in a nod to the Masters’s storied logo, runs $17,000 per person for the week of golf’s first major tournament.
—Kevin Draper Doug Mills, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Stepping outside the sanctum of the dining room is like being released from a spell.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 3 Dec. 2023
Party-to-Go keeps the huge catalogue of licensed songs and even adds a story mode — a first for the series — which is perfectly tuned to the private sanctum of mobile gaming.
—Vulture, 2 Oct. 2023
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Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2024
Entrance to this particular sanctum, christened Map & Flag in a nod to the Masters’s storied logo, runs $17,000 per person for the week of golf’s first major tournament.
—Kevin Draper Doug Mills, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Stepping outside the sanctum of the dining room is like being released from a spell.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 3 Dec. 2023
Party-to-Go keeps the huge catalogue of licensed songs and even adds a story mode — a first for the series — which is perfectly tuned to the private sanctum of mobile gaming.
—Vulture, 2 Oct. 2023
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The village was also known for an ancient shrine dedicated to Benjamin, the son of Jacob, an important figure in Judaism.Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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In the week since Payne’s death, fans have turned the site of his passing into a makeshift shrine, laying candles, teddy bears, photos and other totems around the hotel entrance.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2024
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During campaign seasons, investors often seek refuge in larger, more established companies amid political uncertainty.Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Seeking refuge, Farrow moved to England with her second husband, André Previn, dyed her hair brown, worked at the Royal Shakespeare Company and had children.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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After the chimp was found, Tonka was ultimately removed from Haddix’s custody and placed in a sanctuary.Angela Yang, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Upon arrival, Yuna spent a week in a private den, where the sanctuary's dedicated team focused on building her trust and confidence.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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The dogs available for adoption are from flooded shelters in North Carolina.Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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The commendation celebrates Hyland’s outspoken advocacy for survivors of relationship abuse and simultaneously builds on Purina’s Purple Leash Program, which provides resources and support to help domestic violence shelters go pet-friendly so survivors with pets can remain together.Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
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During that time, the actor purchased an uninhabitable island in Tahiti and recruited Los Angeles architect Judge, portrayed by Jon Heder, to build the world’s first ecologically friendly retreat.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Shou Sugi Ban House is a luxury wellness retreat located in Water Mill, New York, in the Hamptons.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Sanctum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctum. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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