chapels

noun

plural of chapel
as in oratories

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  1. shrines
  2. cathedrals
  3. abbeys
  4. missions
  5. sanctuaries
  6. temples
Noun
  • The path up to the main temple feels removed from the everyday city, passing small shrines and quiet corners where the mountain itself seems to become part of the religious experience.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Japan’s government separated the two traditions of Shinto and Buddhism in 1868 during the Meiji era, effectively bringing Shinto shrines under state control and placing the emperor at the center of the new order.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Definition of shrines
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  • Look for museums, churches and cathedrals To escape the sun, tour guides recommend heading inside museums, churches and cathedrals, which tend to be cooler because of thick walls, high ceilings and, sometimes, air conditioning.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026
  • AmaSofia’s spring 2026 debut brings 31 departures, including Christmas Markets cruises, when festive decorations transform old towns and cathedrals.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026
Definition of cathedrals
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  • Inextricably tied to the D-Day invasion of World War II, this northern French region of orchards, dairies, horse farms and seaside villages along the English Channel draws visitors who come to honor the fallen or visit famous medieval fortresses and abbeys.
    — Seth Sherwood, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Euganean Hills are a treasure trove of biodiversity, and not only naturalistic but also historical, artistic and cultural, thanks to the presence of Venetian villas, castles, villages, monasteries and abbeys.
    — Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Definition of abbeys
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  • These factors can increase the risk of dental problems and discomfort during long missions.
    — Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Its missions include anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship operations, land attack, and intelligence gathering.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of missions
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  • Beyond a better understanding of positive inter-species relationships among apes and monkeys, the researchers say further analysis could also benefit mixed animal facilities at wildlife sanctuaries and zoos.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 July 2026
  • During my trips to El Rosario and Sierra Chincua, both sanctuaries were mostly empty of tourists; cartels had been burning cars near the base of Sierra Chincua.
    — Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Definition of sanctuaries
Noun
  • And how important, exactly, are full temples to a youthful complexion?
    — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 31 July 2026
  • In his time on the Coast several Buddhist temples and retreat centers had sprung up near and around his property.
    — Patrick Comiskey, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of temples
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