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
Noun
  • They have been launched from mountains, riverbanks, bridges, medieval ramparts, cathedrals.
    — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • 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
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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  • Further testing will determine how effectively the UUV can translate those features into operational missions.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Forces were also sent to Los Angeles and Chicago, though those missions became tied up in legal challenges and troops were eventually withdrawn.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of missions
Noun
  • The government previously arranged for the possible transfer of hippos to overseas sanctuaries.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of sanctuaries
Noun
  • The condition can be treated with fillers or fat transfer procedures, though experts warn that the temples are a high-risk area for cosmetic injections because of the nearby blood vessels.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The building, and another being dedicated that same day in Brazil, will be the newest LDS temples, part of an unprecedented global expansion of temple sites.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of temples
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