Synonyms of cathedral

cathedral

noun

as in tower

a large, magnificent, or massive building

the company didn't want just a new office building—it demanded a cathedral that proclaimed its place among the giants of finance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tower
• palace
• edifice
• hall
• structure
• monument
• mansion
• castle
• construction
• erection
• mausoleum
• manor
• château
• estate
• memorial
• villa
• manor house
• hacienda
• showplace
• countryseat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cathedral

Restaurants and hotels there are much cheaper, there are regular ferries to places such as the town of Amalfi, and the city has attractions of its own, including a lively seaside promenade and an old town with an impressive medieval cathedral. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 19 July 2026

Look for museums, churches and cathedrals To escape the sun, tour guides recommend heading inside museums, churches and cathedrals, which tend to be cooler because of thick walls, high ceilings and, sometimes, air conditioning. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026

It is presumed to have been commissioned by William the Conqueror’s half-brother, Bishop Odo, to adorn his new cathedral in Bayeux in 1077. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

Created in England during the eleventh century, the tapestry has since been housed in the cathedral in Bayeux, France. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 July 2026