noun
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the state or character of being a saint
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saints collectively
Etymology
Origin of sainthood
Example Sentences
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The visit marks 100 years since the death of its Catalan architect, Antoni Gaudi, who was declared "venerable" by the Catholic Church in 2025, the first step on the path to sainthood.
From Barron's
Canonisation is the final step towards sainthood in the Catholic Church, following beatification.
From Barron's
Colbert was the first to mock his newfound sainthood status.
From Los Angeles Times
Last year, the Catholic Church declared him a martyr - one of the steps to sainthood - as it felt his death was the result of his unwillingness to sacrifice his Christian values for money.
From BBC
My fiancee Roxana qualifies for sainthood because whenever we go out, she must patiently wait for me to get dressed, which takes forever and is accompanied by the unholy sounds of struggle.
From Los Angeles Times
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