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Meanings of canonised in English

Accorded sacrosanct or authoritative standing.

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Usage of canonised in English
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However, Best has been canonised day and night on television and radio.
The Irish Times
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Pope Benedict XVI canonised her at St Peter's in Rome on Sunday.
Radio NZ
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In Sport, people are rarely canonised by virtue of their feats alone.
The Irish Times
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Pope John Paul II canonised three 19th century missionaries at the Vatican today.
The Irish Times
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But the saint was scarcely canonised before his claims to beatitude were impugned.
Tancred; Or, The New Crusade
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This man was a saint, and in 1261 he was canonised.
England of My Heart : Spring
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No wonder that Rome canonised the man who thus exalted her.
Earl Hubert's Daughter / The Polishing of the Pearl - A Tale of ...
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In 2002, Diego was canonised as a saint by the Roman Catholic church.
The Guardian
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During his reign he canonised Mary Magdalen de Pazzi, and Peter of Alcantara.
History of the Catholic Church from the Renaissance to the Frenc...
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He canonised Vincent de Paul, John Francis Regis, and Juliana Falconieri.
History of the Catholic Church from the Renaissance to the Frenc...
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He canonised John Cajetan, Philip Benitius, Francis Borgia, Louis Bertrand, and Rose of
History of the Catholic Church from the Renaissance to the Frenc...
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It was immediately canonised as a classic work of literature.
The Irish Times
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In 1594 he was canonised as the god of war.
The Awakening of China
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Blessed Charles, who spent almost 30 years in Dublin, is to be canonised tomorrow.
The Irish Times
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Pope Francis has canonised two shepherd children at the Fatima shrine complex in Portugal.
BBC
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It is the first time two popes have been canonised at the same time.
BBC
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