as in church
a building for public worship and especially Christian worship
worshippers gathering at the Baptist tabernacle on a bright Sunday morning
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Recent Examples of tabernacle
The demand of the people, of the families, of the fallen, must permeate here, must be reflected from here, must become a decree engraved on the walls of this tabernacle.
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David Isaac, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2024
In his hometown of Nashville, Kearney will play the Roman Theatre, a former tabernacle and home to the Grand Ol’ Opry.
—Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 30 July 2024
Please, oh please, if anyone has that tabernacle or knows of its whereabouts, notify the authorities at once and turn it in at once.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2024
Near Houston, a tabernacle was stolen and — despite being made of precious metals worth several thousand dollars — turned up a few days later behind a Burger King, intact . . .
—Tommy Valentine, National Review, 13 Jan. 2024
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David Isaac, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2024
In his hometown of Nashville, Kearney will play the Roman Theatre, a former tabernacle and home to the Grand Ol’ Opry.
—Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 30 July 2024
Please, oh please, if anyone has that tabernacle or knows of its whereabouts, notify the authorities at once and turn it in at once.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2024
Near Houston, a tabernacle was stolen and — despite being made of precious metals worth several thousand dollars — turned up a few days later behind a Burger King, intact . . .
—Tommy Valentine, National Review, 13 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tabernacle
Noun
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Prosecutors said the church’s surveillance video recorded the incident that caused multiple people to ask Hernandez to leave, according to ABC7 Eyewitness news.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2025
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The City Council’s Zoning Committee unanimously approved a plan to give the shuttered church a landmark designation, teeing up a final vote Wednesday.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
Noun
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So that tower of skulls — the bone temple — was actually a real thing that was built?—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 June 2025
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After the temple received the recognition in July, military clashes between Cambodian and Thai troops erupted near the border area.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
17 June 2025
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More people began to poke their head in from the hallways that ring the cathedral’s worship space to see what was going on.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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The cruise concludes in Cologne, home to one of Germany’s most awe-inspiring cathedrals and some of its most beloved Christmas markets.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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In a photo shared to Instagram the family of five is seen posing in front of the iconic Duke chapel during graduation weekend with the graduate in the middle.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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The rite would be offered at only one chapel, which is not a parish, in Mooresville, 30 miles from Charlotte.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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“Tabernacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tabernacle. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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