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chapel

noun

Definition of chapelnext
as in cathedral

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Recent Examples of chapel However, the irregular architecture, surviving wooden beams, and 15th-century chapel lend certain spaces genuine local character. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026 In addition to its numerous houses, the property plays host to a number of unique amenities, including a treehouse, a pond, a chapel, a crypt where Sheeran plans to be buried, and a private pub. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026 Ahead of the funeral, Norwegians waited patiently to file past Harald's coffin in the chapel of the royal palace. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 Ahead of the funeral, Norwegians waited patiently to file past Harald’s coffin in the chapel of the royal palace. — CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chapel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chapel
  1. cathedral
  2. shrine
  3. abbey
  4. mission
  5. sanctuary
  6. temple
  7. tabernacle
Noun
  • That year, the retailer also completed the renovation of the three levels dedicated to women’s fashion of its crown jewel, the Milan flagship overlooking the Duomo cathedral.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Miss Manners will point out, however, that daytime wedding wear in a cathedral is still formal.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of cathedral
Noun
  • The shrine remains open today, with a statue honoring Tong inside alongside figures representing other traditional roles in porcelain-making.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • In parks and on streetcorners, impromptu shrines gave faces and names to almost 3,000 lives lost.
    — Robert W. Snyder, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of shrine
Noun
  • Marie painstakingly builds the abbey into a regional power center to which notables must pay their respects.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The abbey connection would take 10 to 15 years to implement, the report states.
    — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of abbey
Noun
  • In his first major interview about his tell-all memoir, Tyler Hassen describes the culture clash surrounding DOGE’s mission and the backlash that followed.
    — Elizabeth Dwoskin, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The story spans 1955 to 1971, tracing the lead-up to R&AW’s formation and its first mission during the 1971 war against Pakistan.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of mission
Noun
  • One space with particular significance is the former foyer, which has since been transformed into a creative art sanctuary of sorts.
    — Mekita Rivas, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Lourdes water is free to access from the sanctuary’s taps and drinking fountains.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of sanctuary
Noun
  • With the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and temples on the Nile, Luxor and Aswan have been welcoming many tourists who consider the river cruise to be a vital component of their trip rather than an add-on option.
    — Connie Etemadi, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Decades ago, these desires might have sent these ordinary citizens to their church or temple.
    — Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of temple
Noun
  • Those who make the pilgrimage to Temple Square will encounter a host of other attractions and activities, including new exhibits, live concerts and video projections on the ceiling of the tabernacle.
    — Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Built in 1892, the gospel tabernacle once was home to the Grand Ole Opry radio show from 1943 to 1974.
    — USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Definition of tabernacle

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