Holy Week
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Holy Week
1700–10; translation of Italian settimana santa
Example Sentences
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The names of the prisoners in the Holy Week release haven’t been made public, and it isn’t known how many have been freed in the 10 days since the dictatorship agreed to let them go.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
It said the release was taking place "in the context of the religious celebrations of Holy Week, which is a customary practice in our criminal justice system".
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Last year, Holy Week was the setting for the Argentine pontiff's final public appearances, during which he appeared frail and short of breath.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
"As we continue through Holy Week, my heart aches for my husband, who should have been here leading our Easter prayers," she told the crowd outside the Maryland courthouse.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2025
I joined in Padre Ignacio’s Holy Week activities, going to the nightly novenas and daily mass.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
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