inner sanctum
noun
somewhat formal
: a very private room or place
The new initiate was admitted to the club's inner sanctum.
—often used figurativelythe inner sanctum of the CIA
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The cardinals were supposed to be kept in strict seclusion throughout, so each delivery was carefully inspected for secret messages and then passed through a revolving door to the inner sanctum.
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 Sep. 2024
Zachary Basu, Marc Caputo Feb 3, 2025 - Politics & Policy
Musk's wrecking ball pierces government's inner sanctum
Elon Musk and his cost-slashing allies are taking a hammer to the massive bureaucracy that staffs the U.S. government — and a scalpel to any senior officials who dare put up a fight.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
The book is, in part, a warning against the dangers of favoritism within any inner sanctum.
—Eva Wolchover, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Everywhere is quiet with the sense of entering an inner sanctum.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 Sep. 2024
Zachary Basu, Marc Caputo Feb 3, 2025 - Politics & Policy
Musk's wrecking ball pierces government's inner sanctum
Elon Musk and his cost-slashing allies are taking a hammer to the massive bureaucracy that staffs the U.S. government — and a scalpel to any senior officials who dare put up a fight.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
The book is, in part, a warning against the dangers of favoritism within any inner sanctum.
—Eva Wolchover, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Everywhere is quiet with the sense of entering an inner sanctum.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for inner sanctum
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“Inner sanctum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inner%20sanctum. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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