cathedrals

noun

plural of cathedral
as in towers
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 cathedrals AmaSofia’s spring 2026 debut brings 31 departures, including Christmas Markets cruises, when festive decorations transform old towns and cathedrals. — Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026 Nations do not build cathedrals, win wars, or put things into orbit through a collection of talented individuals pursuing their own agendas. — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 In countries that really care about soccer, stadiums are open-air cathedrals to the sport. — Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026 College football’s greatest assets are its fans and cathedrals. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 1 June 2026 Built of local stone, the railway’s great viaducts are as grand as cathedrals, and seem to rise naturally from their landscape. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 3 May 2026 Entry is free, and the interior is genuinely stunning — the kind of stop that rewards curiosity even if cathedrals aren’t typically your thing. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026 On shrill winter nights, Moscow’s power is conspicuous, its Orthodox cathedrals and Stalinist high-rises illuminated, though the view falls dim in the autumn and spring, shrouded in sheets of greige. — Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026 In February, a large contingent of city residents made the short drive into Indianapolis to one of Indiana’s most revered basketball cathedrals, Hinkle Fieldhouse. — Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cathedrals
  1. towers
  2. edifices
  3. palaces
  4. structures
Noun
  • Haaland towers over his father and mentor, the former Norway international Alfie, and most opponents, but that late development is held up as an inspiration to youngsters in his homeland.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • Expect truffle pizza, lobster rolls, seafood towers, bottle specials, and French Mediterranean favorites alongside the skyline views.
    — Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of towers
Noun
  • The 1963 demolition of the original Penn Station, one of the great 20th century American edifices, was a ghastly mistake that New York has lived with and tried to correct for six decades.
    — Andy Byford, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
  • The rest of the album splits the difference between this newfound scrappiness and the skyscraping edifices Madeon built his name on.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026
Definition of edifices
Noun
  • Equally captivating is Mdina, the Silent City, whose narrow streets, elegant palaces and timeless atmosphere transport visitors to another era.
    — Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Constructed in a restrained neoclassical style, Clarence House was intended to be more comfortable and manageable than many of the grand royal palaces of the era.
    — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
Definition of palaces
Noun
  • Instead of building parts one layer at a time, the system hardens the printing material all at once, producing seamless structures.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
  • Key structures discovered include a basilica church and the remains of two watchtowers, said head archaeologist, Mahmoud Massoud in The Guardian.
    — Lea Tran, TheWeek, 10 July 2026
Definition of structures

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