Background for canonized

canonized

/ˈkænənaɪzd/ /ˈkænənˌaɪzd/

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verb

To declare (a deceased person) as a saint, and enter them into the canon of saints.

Examples :

"Thomas Becket was canonized in 1173."

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verb

To regard as a saint; to glorify, to exalt to the highest honour.

Examples :

"After years of tireless charity work and dedication to helping the poor, Mother Teresa was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church. "

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verb

To formally declare (a piece of religious writing) to be part of the biblical canon.

Examples :

"After centuries of debate, some early Christian texts were canonized and added to the New Testament. "

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verb

(by extension) To regard (an artistic or written work) as one of a group of works representative of a particular field.

Examples :

""Over time, Shakespeare's plays have been canonized as essential works of English literature." "

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verb

Especially of a church: to give official approval to; to authorize, to sanction.

Examples :

"The school board canonized the new dress code after months of discussion and revisions. "

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adjective

Made part of the canon; made official.

Examples :

"The recipe, once just a family secret, is now canonized as the bakery's official chocolate cake recipe. "

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adjective

In the Roman Catholic Church, officially declared a saint.

Examples :

"Here are a few options, progressing from simplest to slightly more complex: * "After performing two verified miracles, the nun was canonized as a saint." "

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