chapel

noun

Definition of chapelnext
as in cathedral

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Recent Examples of chapel She was confirmed at the royal chapel in August 2019, celebrating her country and heritage in a traditional Norwegian dress. — Emma Kershaw, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026 Thousands laughed when it was shown at a semester-end chapel. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The oldest mentions of the Grove, which got that name in 1935, refer to its dark expanse, haunted by the spirits of soldiers who died in the nearby school chapel that was turned into an infirmary during the Civil War. — Wright Thompson, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026 The Dancing With the Stars alum told Cosmopolitan that the couple tied the knot at the same Vegas chapel that Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker wed, as well as Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 Aug. 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
  • Ten churches, including the city’s main cathedral, were damaged, according to Italy’s fire brigade, which responded to more than 500 emergency calls within hours.
    — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The $4 billion white steel, glass, and marble design by the Spanish Swiss architect Santiago Calatrava — alternately compared to a cathedral and a whale carcass — looks and feels like nothing else on the planet, much less a mall.
    — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of cathedral
Noun
  • The area behind the prime minister's house is the Bari Imam shrine and its surrounding neighborhoods.
    — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Original proposals placed the Grand Mosque near Les Invalides, a set of buildings that serve as a shrine to France’s military heroes.
    — Shannon Fogg, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of shrine
Noun
  • The Abbazia di San Fruttuoso, a 10th-century abbey complex owned for centuries by the Dorias, a powerful Genoa family, dominates the cove setting.
    — Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Robert de Molesme founded the Cistercian order at an abbey some 20 miles away from Meursault, the small village where the new hotel is located, in 1098.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of abbey
Noun
  • Shore leave spending boosts the local economy, and mission duties often include community outreach in and around the city, about 60 miles southeast of Bangkok.
    — Grant Peck, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Sustainability is at the core of Mertz’s restaurant’s mission.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of mission
Noun
  • Situated by the storied Osaka Castle, Patina Osaka is a modern urban sanctuary that pays homage to the Japanese city’s singular beauty and immerses guests in its dynamic culture.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Her condition ultimately deteriorated, and veterinarians were unable to revive her after her heart stopped, according to the sanctuary.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of sanctuary
Noun
  • The temple is a coveted site for wedding ceremonies, known as celestial marriages, or sealings, in which couples are bound together for all eternity.
    — Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Expected attendees include entrepreneurs, educators, artists, youth leaders, faith leaders and public officials as well as representatives from temples and yoga centers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 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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