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Recent Examples of catacombs
The monastery includes a massive network of underground catacombs, which contain the bodies of early Slavic saints, and is one of the most sacred locations in Eastern Orthodox Christianity and a symbol of the country’s cultural and spiritual heritage.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
15 June 2026
Don't let the name Wind Cave National Park lull you into thinking only of the dark and mysterious catacombs of the cave.
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Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
14 May 2026
Legend has it that these relics are the remains of martyrs from the early days of Christianity in Rome that were discovered in the 16th century in unmarked graves in the city's catacombs.
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ABC News,
8 May 2026
Players explore the environment using a slew of weapons and magic spells in hidden dungeons, caves, catacombs and more.
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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
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
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 June 2026
Don't let the name Wind Cave National Park lull you into thinking only of the dark and mysterious catacombs of the cave.
—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
14 May 2026
Legend has it that these relics are the remains of martyrs from the early days of Christianity in Rome that were discovered in the 16th century in unmarked graves in the city's catacombs.
—
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Players explore the environment using a slew of weapons and magic spells in hidden dungeons, caves, catacombs and more.
—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
The Mummy is set up with the grace of Boris Karloff lumping around the catacombs.
—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catacombs
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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Ohashi intentionally withdrew on the remaining two events, vault and uneven bars.
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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.
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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“Catacombs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catacombs. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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