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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
Outside the church, during a small montage, Spencer properly reunited with and hugged Emily, David, Penelope, Luke and Tara, and met Tyler and Rebecca.
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 22 May 2025
Meanwhile, Lorrie ran The Shop on the Corner in the Episcopal church for 24 years.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 May 2025
What emerged from this great leap backward was a diverse efflorescence of art that directly addressed the very things the church ignored.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
The church put new flooring into its basement less than a year ago, said Sherry Johnson, a longtime volunteer who helped with the cleanup.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 22 May 2025
Meanwhile, Lorrie ran The Shop on the Corner in the Episcopal church for 24 years.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 May 2025
What emerged from this great leap backward was a diverse efflorescence of art that directly addressed the very things the church ignored.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
The church put new flooring into its basement less than a year ago, said Sherry Johnson, a longtime volunteer who helped with the cleanup.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for church
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There was not, however, much to see beyond the screen, the camera, the button and a USB-C port at the bottom of the left temple.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
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The Connaught According to Ferreira, The Connaught is the temple.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Located just south of the iconic Beale Street, the Clayborn Temple was built in 1892 as the Second Presbyterian Church and originally served an all-White congregation.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
21 May 2025
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The mayor sat down in front of the large South Side congregation for a discussion with the church’s pastor, Dr. Byron Brazier.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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In fact, Sociologist Rodolfo Soriano Nuñez told CNN Prevost was one of the few bishops in Peru who actively worked to support victims of clergy abuse.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Influencers wore paper skull caps to mimic Catholic cardinals and video compilations of clergy were mixed with Charli XCX audio.—
Mariel Padilla,
Them.,
8 May 2025
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The white steepled chapel remains active today, beside a cemetery with cedar and crape myrtle trees.—
Jacoba Urist,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 May 2025
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Prayer Fellowship meets in the chapel at 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday to pray for individuals and community needs.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
10 May 2025
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The cathedral was designed by the celebrity architect David Adjaye.—
Francis Kokoroko,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Symbolizing those connections, Istiqlal Mosque is connected by an underground tunnel to a Catholic cathedral across the street.—
VICTOR GAETAN,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Apr. 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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The Blessed Sacrament Chapel’s tabernacle is supported by three legs, symbolizing the Holy Trinity.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Church.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/church. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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