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identical dresses. That's the same tie you wore when we first
met. 2 unchanged, unchanging, changeless, unmodified, unaltered,
constant, uniform, unvaried, unvarying; word-for-word, verbatim:
As you can see, it's the same old Charley you used to know and
love. Professor Spicer is still giving the same lecture that he
has given all these years. 3 all the same. at the same time,
nevertheless, nonetheless, even so, yet, but, anyway, anyhow, in
any case, in any event, at any rate, regardless, still (and
all), in spite of or despite the fact, notwithstanding, for all
that, that (having been) said, having said that, after all is
said and done, just the same: Of course you have a right to go;
all the same, I wish you had let me know.
sample n. 1 specimen, example, representative, representation,
illustration, sampling, sampler, cross-section; swatch; bite,
nibble, taste: I should like to see a sample before deciding
whether to place an order with you.
--v. 2 test, try, taste, experience: Anyone is welcome to
sample the merchandise on request.
--adj. 3 representative, specimen, illustrative,
representational, trial, test: A sample copy of the book is
available for examination.
sanatorium
n. rest-home, convalescent home, nursing home, clinic, health
farm, US also sanitarium: After spending a month recuperating
in a Swiss sanatorium, Gladys was as good as new.
sanctify v. 1 consecrate, hallow, make sacred or holy, glorify, exalt,
canonize, enshrine; Rom Cath Ch beatify: The site was
sanctified and is visited by pilgrims throughout the year. 2
purify, cleanse: According to Scripture, some are sanctified
before birth. 3 confirm, sanction, ratify, justify, legitimate,
legitimatize or legitimize, legalize, license: Her family
insisted that the marriage be sanctified at the church in
Suffolk, where they live.
sanctimonious
adj. hypocritical, self-righteous, canting, mealy-mouthed,
holier-than-thou, Pharisaical, pietistic, unctuous, Tartuffian,
Colloq goody-goody, Chiefly Brit smarmy Slang Brit pi: I