chapel

noun

Definition of chapelnext
as in cathedral

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Recent Examples of chapel Their clients, like the classic Vegas-chapel clientele, didn’t want the fuss of a giant ceremony or just didn’t have the guests. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 27 Oct. 2026 In a 1982 interview, Dzubas described becoming obsessed with the possibility of filling a chapel with his black drawings. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Not long ago, she and Peter Koskey got married, with the unfinished house as their wedding chapel. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 The chapel seemed to exist in a perpetual gloaming, the air hushed and cool. — Kristin Idaszak, Longreads, 22 Oct. 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
  • Students from Illinois high schools including Shepard, Stagg and Andrew, participate in a Senior All-Stars of Music program at a cathedral during a trip to Europe.
    — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • San Telmo’s historic atmosphere and renowned vintage shopping scene will keep your itinerary packed, while Montserrat’s proximity to landmarks (like the cathedral and cabildo) is ideal.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of cathedral
Noun
  • And around the world, wars and religious persecution have destroyed prayer books, Bibles, Qurans, Torah scrolls, statues, iconography, shrines, relics and many other materials considered venerable.
    — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Marfa is also home to the Judd Foundation, which maintains a spectacular shrine of buildings spread through the center of town.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of shrine
Noun
  • The work was commissioned by the French painter Gustave Fayet and installed in the abbey’s library.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 27 Oct. 2026
  • His decision to buy the abbey was one that came of familiarity.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of abbey
Noun
  • Unfortunately, the device malfunctioned while en route to the observatory, forcing mission engineers to abandon the attempt and leave Swift to its fate.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Notably, the plan (for now, at least) omits a mission similar to Apollo 8 or Artemis II, which involved a crew flying out to the Moon and either entering orbit or passing close by before returning to Earth.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of mission
Noun
  • To make matters worse, Alex screws up again when Kerry, Fraser, and Kaylee leave with the guests for an excursion at the elephant sanctuary.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Back then, Black American music served as a unifying sanctuary of resistance, a tradition pioneered by the blues.
    — Natelegé Whaley, VIBE.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of sanctuary
Noun
  • The work has been in private hands for 14 years and will be exhibited in Chelsea at 534 West 22nd Street, which has been designed to resemble a Japanese temple, from November 6–19.
    — Daniel Cassady for ARTnews, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Before they were killed, those chosen for sacrifice were taken to Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire, or to temples or oracles scattered throughout the territory.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 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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