Thesaurus results for 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

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Recent Examples of cathedral The cathedral reopened to the public for a dedication ceremony in November 1994. —

Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 May 2026 Entry to the actual cathedral is always free. —

Eve Chen, USA Today, 31 May 2026 The asymmetrical cathedral showcases a mix of architectural styles and is especially famous for its richly detailed, almost lacelike Gothic facade. —

Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026 Between afternoons of swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing, wander the historic center to visit the town's medieval cathedral and see floor mosaics dating back to the 12th century. —

Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cathedral

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Cerro San Cristóbal is also a short stroll from The Ritz-Carlton, where gondolas transport you to the top to see the Virgin Mary statue that towers over the city and the beautiful gardens surrounding it.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Droves of shoppers are going after cooling household essentials like this Dreo tower fan that offers eight speeds of breezy relief, while another lot of customers just bought this Black+Decker portable air conditioner that blasts super cool air.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026