1
as in temple
a building for public worship and especially Christian worship
a city that is noted for its many historic churches
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2
as in congregation
a body of persons gathered for religious worship
spoke to the whole church at once
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as in clergy
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church
a time when few young men seem to want to join the church
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Recent Examples of church
The arrest comes after officers responded to The Gospel Lighthouse Apostolic Church, located at 2003 Main St. in Hartford, on numerous 911 calls reporting gunfire inside the church Friday morning.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
Hopeful Catholics regard Leo as a potential unifier of the church.
—Chicago Tribune Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 May 2025
Townspeople of Genazzano gathered in the square outside the main church housing the Madre del Buon Consiglio — Mother of Good Counsel — sanctuary as Leo arrived and greeted them.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
The liberal justices on the court sought to defend the country’s separation between church and state, which has previously not allowed public funding for religious charter schools.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 1 May 2025
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
Hopeful Catholics regard Leo as a potential unifier of the church.
—Chicago Tribune Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 May 2025
Townspeople of Genazzano gathered in the square outside the main church housing the Madre del Buon Consiglio — Mother of Good Counsel — sanctuary as Leo arrived and greeted them.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
The liberal justices on the court sought to defend the country’s separation between church and state, which has previously not allowed public funding for religious charter schools.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for church
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That said, there’s plenty to keep you entertained from vibrant markets and temples, to spas, malls, bars, and a thriving live music scene.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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His mother is bemused to hear that her son attended mosque, temple and church on the same day.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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They cannot be intended to serve a local congregation.—
Kevin Williams,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
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The interdenominational Fort Washington congregation is celebrated for its inclusiveness and extensive community programming.—
Téa Kvetenadze,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
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In fact, Sociologist Rodolfo Soriano Nuñez told CNN Prevost was one of the few bishops in Peru who actively worked to support victims of clergy abuse.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Influencers wore paper skull caps to mimic Catholic cardinals and video compilations of clergy were mixed with Charli XCX audio.—
Mariel Padilla,
Them.,
8 May 2025
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The white steepled chapel remains active today, beside a cemetery with cedar and crape myrtle trees.—
Jacoba Urist,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 May 2025
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Prayer Fellowship meets in the chapel at 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday to pray for individuals and community needs.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
10 May 2025
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What does papal authority mean in a country where faith was shaped not by marble cathedrals but by praise breaks and Pentecostal fire?—
Jack Hill,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Apr. 2025
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Catholic believers and tourists alike gathered at the cathedral to pay their respects, attending special Easter Monday services.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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Miller also noted that the original tabernacle of the church survived, along with 17th-century lead coffins that visitors can view under a glass floor.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Blessed Sacrament Chapel’s tabernacle is supported by three legs, symbolizing the Holy Trinity.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Church.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/church. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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