Thesaurus results for TEMPLE

temple

noun

ˈtem-pəl

Definition of temple

as in church

a building for public worship and especially Christian worship the largest temple in the Gothic style in the country

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Recent Examples of temple Expected attendees include entrepreneurs, educators, artists, youth leaders, faith leaders and public officials as well as representatives from temples and yoga centers. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 Log temples atop the mounds overlooked wide plazas for ball games, ceremonies, and open-air markets. — ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026 The film is an ensemble drama about a Thai family’s one-day pilgrimage to nine temples. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 Thai Buddhist temples often have icons of Hindu gods, such as Ganesha and Brahma, who are believed to grant these worldly wishes. — Brooke Schedneck, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for temple

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Investigators later determined the shooter fired more than 100 rounds from a rifle into the church.

— Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
And in 1911 a disgruntled ex-Mormon hid a camera under his coat and snapped surreptitious photos of the temple’s interior in an unsuccessful attempt to blackmail the church.

— Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of church

Noun

Ten churches, including the city’s main cathedral, were damaged, according to Italy’s fire brigade, which responded to more than 500 emergency calls within hours.

— Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
The $4 billion white steel, glass, and marble design by the Spanish Swiss architect Santiago Calatrava — alternately compared to a cathedral and a whale carcass — looks and feels like nothing else on the planet, much less a mall.

— Anne Kadet, Curbed, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of cathedral

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The complaint also alleges that the entire funeral home space, including the chapel and viewing rooms, was constructed without plans or permits.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
From 1937 to 1939, the muralist José Clemente Orozco filled the Hospicio's central chapel with 57 frescoes that trace Mexico's history from colonial savagery through the brutalizing hope of industrialization.

— Michael Snyder, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of chapel

Noun

Those who make the pilgrimage to Temple Square will encounter a host of other attractions and activities, including new exhibits, live concerts and video projections on the ceiling of the tabernacle.

— Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Built in 1892, the gospel tabernacle once was home to the Grand Ole Opry radio show from 1943 to 1974.

— USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026

Definition of tabernacle

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