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tabernacle

noun

ˈta-bər-ˌna-kəl How to pronounce tabernacle (audio)
Definition of tabernaclenext
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 Among the damage is a smashed statue of The Virgin Mary, other religious artifacts, like the tabernacle that stores communion, and destroyed furniture. — Michele Gile, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026 Communion rails were removed, ramps up to the altar were added, and the tabernacle was moved behind the altar. — Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 23 Dec. 2025 André called his wardrobe his armor, his tabernacle and his sanctuary. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Dec. 2025 What was public was the box, a small tabernacle on the sidewalk, and the tears that were sneaking up on me. — James Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tabernacle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tabernacle
  1. church
  2. temple
  3. cathedral
  4. chapel
Noun
  • The gathering is expected to take place at a church in Malibu on Saturday, with around 150 people likely to attend, sources with direct knowledge told TMZ.
    — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • They are finally revealed as the head-lamps of a gang of thieves, robbing a church, caught closer up, their faces occasionally emerging from the gloom.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of church
Noun
  • This transforms Huston into a colorful enchantress with her grim lair now becoming a lush Greek-like temple.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Someone who already owns a comfortable pair can often find those numbers printed inside the temple arm.
    — Emma Clapp, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of temple
Noun
  • That year, the retailer also completed the renovation of the three levels dedicated to women’s fashion of its crown jewel, the Milan flagship overlooking the Duomo cathedral.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Miss Manners will point out, however, that daytime wedding wear in a cathedral is still formal.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of cathedral
Noun
  • In addition to its numerous houses, the property plays host to a number of unique amenities, including a treehouse, a pond, a chapel, a crypt where Sheeran plans to be buried, and a private pub.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Almost every small chapel on the island has its own patron saint, and every saint's feast day is celebrated with a panigiri, a traditional village festival.
    — Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of chapel

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“Tabernacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tabernacle. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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