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Holiettehoh-lee-et

n. A place that seems to hold profound significance to everyone else but you--the sacred temple of some other faith, a random fence post festooned with flowers, a crowd cheering for a team you've never heard of--which leaves you trying to coax yourself into feeling something anyway, like inserting your house key into a random lock just to feel if something clicks.

Etymology

From holy, sacred or religiously revered + -ette, denoting an imitation of the real thing.

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