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Synonyms for canonization


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kan-uh-nahyz
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkæn əˌnaɪz

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Définition of canonization

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Medieval Latin canonizationem (nominative canonizatio), noun of action from past participle stem of canonizare (see canonize).
  • As in permission : noun authorization, consent
  • As in consecration : noun sanctification
  • As in OK : noun permission
  • As in honor : noun respect
Example sentences :
  • It gave her canonization, and it gives it to her still, but not the priesthood.
  • Extract from : « Modern Women and What is Said of Them » by Anonymous
  • Canonization attained, however, all gets to be plain sailing with him.
  • Extract from : « The Monikins » by J. Fenimore Cooper
  • The deification of heroes changed into the canonization of saints.
  • Extract from : « The Writings of Thomas Paine, Volume IV. » by Thomas Paine
  • The High-Church party owes him canonization, as I said to the bishop yesterday.
  • Extract from : « Phases of an Inferior Planet » by Ellen Glasgow
  • In the early ages of the Church there was no special form of canonization.
  • Extract from : « Saint Bonaventure » by Rev. Fr. Laurence Costelloe, O.F.M.
  • She was eminently worthy of a special commemoration and canonization.
  • Extract from : « Miss Ellis's Mission » by Mary P. Wells Smith
  • His canonization is solicited, and what is done in order to it, by the king of Bungo.
  • Extract from : « The Works of John Dryden, Volume XVI. (of 18) » by John Dryden
  • The veneration of the saint is much increased since his canonization.
  • Extract from : « The Works of John Dryden, Volume XVI. (of 18) » by John Dryden
  • But I would that all saints had as good a claim to canonization as St. Agatha.
  • Extract from : « The Lands of the Saracen » by Bayard Taylor
  • The fraternity were inclined to claim for him the honors of canonization.
  • Extract from : « An English Grammar » by W. M. Baskervill and J. W. Sewell

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