holiest
- superlative of holy.
Example Sentences
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Khamenei was laid to rest at the shrine of Imam Reza, Iran's holiest Shia Muslim site, marking the end of six days of public mourning ceremonies in five cities across Iran and neighbouring Iraq.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Control of Islam’s holiest sites generates prestige and revenue, but it also carries an obligation to keep them safe and accessible for all Muslims.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026
Known to Jews as the Temple Mount, it is also Judaism's holiest place.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
Many Christian leaders, to be fair, were also outraged that the president would stoop so low on the holiest day of the Christian year.
From Salon ● Apr. 26, 2026
“Because it’s the holiest place in all of Fjerda and not essential to our mission.”
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
