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Recent Examples of abbey
Crowds of well wishers waved as the newlyweds rode in an open carriage from the abbey to Buckingham Palace after the ceremony.
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Jack Guy, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Charles was the 40th sovereign enthroned in the abbey — and, at 74, the oldest.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
He was accused of sending threatening emails to the abbey at 27977 Silverado Canyon Road, Manley said.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
On his arrival at the meeting venue at a historic 12-century abbey in Vaux-de-Cerney outside of Paris, Rubio posed for a group photo with his fellow foreign ministers but none of them spoke.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
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Jack Guy, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Charles was the 40th sovereign enthroned in the abbey — and, at 74, the oldest.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
He was accused of sending threatening emails to the abbey at 27977 Silverado Canyon Road, Manley said.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
On his arrival at the meeting venue at a historic 12-century abbey in Vaux-de-Cerney outside of Paris, Rubio posed for a group photo with his fellow foreign ministers but none of them spoke.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abbey
Noun
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The monastery and nearby botanical gardens doubled as part of the wealthy city of Qarth in Game of Thrones serving as the setting for a lavish garden party attended by Daenerys Targaryen.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Stylish Nun Assisi Relais occupies a 13th-century monastery and has a spa built into its first-century Roman foundations.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Yes, the garden cloister arches are brand new, but the seamless blend of old and fake old really works.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Inside, visitors will find a church, tower, cloister, and several detailed stone sculptures.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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“Abbey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abbey. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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