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Recent Examples of catacomb
The Mummy is set up with the grace of Boris Karloff lumping around the catacombs.
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Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
The Coliseum catacombs even had its own particular disease.
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Leon Hale,
Houston Chronicle,
17 Feb. 2026
His only book, Portraits in Life and Death (1976), juxtaposed photos of people in his circle and with images of ancient corpses in the Palermo catacombs.
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Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
For a darker experience in the City of Light, venture beneath Paris and explore its hundreds of miles of catacombs.
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Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for catacomb
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
The Coliseum catacombs even had its own particular disease.
—
Leon Hale,
Houston Chronicle,
17 Feb. 2026
His only book, Portraits in Life and Death (1976), juxtaposed photos of people in his circle and with images of ancient corpses in the Palermo catacombs.
—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
For a darker experience in the City of Light, venture beneath Paris and explore its hundreds of miles of catacombs.
—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for catacomb
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catacomb
Noun
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In the Valley of the Kings, guides suggest specific tombs based on what you’re drawn to, whether intricate artwork, historical significance, or lighter crowds, while explaining what the decorations convey about ancient beliefs and power.
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The soldiers, gifts from the sister city of Xi’an, China, are replicas of some of the 7,000 life-sized terra-cotta warriors found at the tomb of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang.
Noun
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Some gold ETFs directly invest in bullion kept in vaults, while others invest in shares of mining companies that tend to follow the price of gold while also being swayed by the companies' management decisions, efficiency and financials.
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That good fortune didn’t unlock the Powerball vault, which will be up to $348 million for Saturday’s drawing, or the Florida Lotto top prize.
Noun
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The cathedral, its peaceful cloister, and its ornate crypt are also worth a visit.
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Jeff lives in beautiful Bend, Oregon amid the ponderosa pines, classic muscle cars, a crypt of collector horror comics, and two loyal English Setters.
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“Catacomb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catacomb. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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