Thesaurus results for CHURCHYARDS

churchyards

noun

plural of churchyard

as in cemeteries

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The National Flag Foundation sent an American flag to all the states, territories and military cemeteries around the world.

— Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Throughout Russia’s full-scale invasion, churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues, prayer houses, cemeteries, and religious schools have been damaged or destroyed.

— Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Definition of cemeteries

Noun

Homeowners with smaller backyards can still incorporate a pool into the outdoor living space.

— Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Some of my fondest memories are at the lakefront, in backyards, celebrating birthdays and family reunions where my family would link up to cook out nearly every week.

— Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

Definition of backyards

Noun

The monastery includes a massive network of underground catacombs, which contain the bodies of early Slavic saints, and is one of the most sacred locations in Eastern Orthodox Christianity and a symbol of the country’s cultural and spiritual heritage.

— News Desk, Artforum, 15 June 2026
Don't let the name Wind Cave National Park lull you into thinking only of the dark and mysterious catacombs of the cave.

— Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 May 2026

Definition of catacombs

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With their bright, gold-yellow blooms and intense fragrance, marigolds are a popular companion plant in many home gardens.

— Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 6 July 2026
The cafe presents a farm-to-table menu, sourcing much of its produce from the MAKE Farm, along with its on-site gardens and other local farms.

— Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026

Definition of gardens

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The largest and deepest of these whale graveyards was discovered in the Diamantina Fracture Zone—a deep-sea trench located about 1,400 km (about 870 miles) off the coast of Western Australia in the Indian Ocean.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026
These graveyards form when whale carcasses fall to the sea floor, becoming a sustaining snack for nearby critters.

— Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026

Definition of graveyards

Noun

Patients were treated at the hospital’s campuses in Olathe, Liberty and its Burnett Burn Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

— Freddrell Green, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles are more expensive up front and may be difficult to charge on some campuses.

— Chris Teague, AJC.com, 3 July 2026

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