as in consecration
the act of making something holy through religious ritual
the church's belief that the marriage ceremony is a hallowing of the union between a man and a woman
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as in blessing
to make holy through prayers or ritual
Lincoln's memorable words at the Gettysburg battlefield, "we cannot dedicate—we cannot consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground"
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The event included a procession, prayers, libations, community testimonials and site consecration Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Atlanta.—
Alia Pharr, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Also celebrated is the resulting rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem — Hanukkah means dedication or consecration in Hebrew.—
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Before kickoff on Sunday night, a priest was seen blessing the end zone where Ravens kicker Ravens kicker Tyler Loop would eventually miss the would-be walk-off field goal that would have sent Baltimore into the playoffs.—
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Jupiter enters Leo on June 30th, staying for 13 months, blessing your finances, self-esteem, and earning ability.—
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Rob practiced celebrating the Mass by draping a sheet over an ironing board in the basement and consecrating Necco wafers.—
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These are the kinds of faces O’Rourke foregrounds, similarly centering the quotidian to sanctifying effect.—
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Perhaps Americans currently in their 20s are not as keen on working 9-to-5 at their jobs, but with that extra time outside the office, many are dedicating themselves to running marathons.—
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Faced with a highly dynamic and competitive market, many CEOs are dedicating more time to thinking about, setting and executing strategy.—
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“Hallowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallowing. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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