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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
Boko Haram has targeted Christians and churches, as well as Muslims whose beliefs deviate from those of the group.
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Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Chuck Morgan spent years being egregiously late for church, and Morgan recalls the struggle of getting all their kids ready to leave the house without any help.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
One of the estate's features includes St Mary Magdalene Church, a medieval church used by the royal family for various special occasions, including Princess Charlotte's christening.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Flores, an Oklahoma City-area pastor, trafficked members of his church , according to officials.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
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Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Chuck Morgan spent years being egregiously late for church, and Morgan recalls the struggle of getting all their kids ready to leave the house without any help.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
One of the estate's features includes St Mary Magdalene Church, a medieval church used by the royal family for various special occasions, including Princess Charlotte's christening.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Flores, an Oklahoma City-area pastor, trafficked members of his church , according to officials.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for church
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She’s wowed by a theater production about climate change in Brazil—a moment where Daldry and Martin send up expensive German theater—and has an epiphany at a temple in Kyoto (meditative music is provided by Paul Englishby).—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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Often affiliated with the state and temples, these people were typically royalty, high-level bureaucrats and priests.—
Serdar Yalçin,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The sisters hope the land transfer will serve as a model for Catholic congregations for future reconciliations with tribal nations.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The organization has announced plans to create thousands of new chapters and is cultivating new partnerships with pastors and congregations.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There’s a security company founder, the leader of the local NAACP and a clergy person, too.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Testimony in opposition included transgender individuals, family members and clergy.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Back in classes, arranging speech therapy for Jayden and planning a service at the seminary chapel, Rochelle was swamped.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Aside from the large stones, Kinstone also has a labyrinth and a nondenominational chapel.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris, a nonprofit founded in 2017, has led international fundraising efforts to rebuild and restore the cathedral.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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As Lorentz tied the knot with his bride Jade, the cathedral was filled with bright lights, candles and statues.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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What was public was the box, a small tabernacle on the sidewalk, and the tears that were sneaking up on me.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 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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“Church.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/church. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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