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holy

1 of 2adjective
/ˈhoʊli/
1

considered sacred within a religious context

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  • The holy book of Christianity is the Bible.
  • The city of Jerusalem is regarded as a holy site in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
  • He visited the holy shrine to pay his respects and offer prayers.
  • The holy day of Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan in the Islamic calendar.
  • She wore a necklace with a pendant featuring a holy symbol.
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