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
  • On June 3, the Bahraini government banned its citizens from travelling to Iran and Iraq, home to some of the most important shrines in Shiite Islam.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 25 June 2026
  • The central story was the overwhelming evidence indicating that Russia’s attack on one of Christianity’s greatest shrines during its military assault on Kyiv was a war crime.
    — Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Definition of shrines
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  • 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
  • Nations do not build cathedrals, win wars, or put things into orbit through a collection of talented individuals pursuing their own agendas.
    — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 19 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
Noun
  • Future solar missions are now going to have to start taking dust into account, said Ayaz, with dedicated detectors designed to measure dust's properties close to the Sun.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 July 2026
  • Designed for evolving missions The latest award follows an earlier Titan procurement by JIATF-401, indicating continued confidence in the platform.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
Definition of missions
Noun
  • The state’s private waters are, in some ways, sanctuaries for the resource.
    — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
  • Eco effort The resort is home to one of three turtle conservation sanctuaries in the Maldives, developed with Olive Ridley Project.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026
Definition of sanctuaries
Noun
  • Bhajans are a centuries-old form of devotional singing performed in temples, religious processions and community spaces across India, often free of charge.
    — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Still, many traditionalists don’t believe robotic elephants belong in temples.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of temples
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