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as in temple
a building for public worship and especially Christian worship
a city that is noted for its many historic churches
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as in congregation
a body of persons gathered for religious worship
spoke to the whole church at once
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as in clergy
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church
a time when few young men seem to want to join the church
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Recent Examples of church
Several businesses were damaged, roads were left with deep cracks, and an old Roman Catholic church in nearby Daanbantayan town was also damaged, Cañete said.
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Marsh was her pastor at a church in Independence.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
That included openly declaring his hatred for the LDS church.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Charges say a 64-year-old Mora, Minn., man became angry with banter between two members of a Beatles cover band during a concert at a White Bear Lake church and then sent off emails threatening to kill two church music directors in retaliation for Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Marsh was her pastor at a church in Independence.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
That included openly declaring his hatred for the LDS church.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Charges say a 64-year-old Mora, Minn., man became angry with banter between two members of a Beatles cover band during a concert at a White Bear Lake church and then sent off emails threatening to kill two church music directors in retaliation for Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for church
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There are several key sites to explore, like Le Castella, an imposing Medieval fortress on the sea; Santa Severina’s Byzantine architecture and Norman Castle; and Capo Colonna Archaeological Park, known for its Greek and Roman temples and ruins.—
Gary Portuesi,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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In a summer of new adventures, ranging from kung fu training at a Shaolin temple in China to bicycle kicks on a soccer pitch in Japan, Wembanyama wanted to try one more novel thing.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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During the closing Neilah service after night has fallen, the practice concludes with the cries of the Shema prayer before the congregation erupts into song and dance.—
Krys'tal Griffin,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Timothy Jones, 48, said his family is part of another Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints congregation, or ward, about 15 minutes away, but that his children were at the Grand Blanc Township ward Saturday night for a youth fall festival.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, all clergy, employees and teachers must complete trainings and receive monthly continuing education.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Borges’ and Rengel’s arrests inspired a group of Dallas clergy to gather outside the city’s immigration facility to pray for them, said Mara Richards Bim, one of the group’s leaders.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Sep. 2025
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The alleged gunman, an Iraq war veteran who had made disparaging comments about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the weeks before, drove his vehicle into the chapel, opened fire on congregants, and then set the building on fire.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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The couple, who have three children together, eventually returned to the Las Vegas chapel where they were married in a 2024 episode of Live.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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Gothic cathedrals, art deco villas, vintage yellow trams, impeccably dressed signore, bright red Negronis glinting in the sun—these are some of the most classic symbols of Milan, but there’s a whole other side to the city, one that’s contemporary, cosmopolitan, and just plain cool.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
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Located a stone’s throw from the Duomo cathedral on Via Broletto, where a regular Vespa scooter store stood until before the summer, the space will carry a selection of products, from the brand’s fashion line, the first category extension introduced in June 2024, and design objects to Vespa mopeds.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
27 Sep. 2025
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Renovation plans to this tabernacle feature a mental wellness center and a workout room.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2025
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Miller also noted that the original tabernacle of the church survived, along with 17th-century lead coffins that visitors can view under a glass floor.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Church.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/church. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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