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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
After years of decline, church attendance has leveled and might even be climbing.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2025
This past June, at a No Kings rally outside a white clapboard church in a little brick town in the lower right-hand corner of Vermont, Green Mountaineers huddled together in raincoats under a pearl-gray sky.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
What matters is God doing new creation, and the church being the people through whose life and prayer and work new creation is already happening around us.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
Elsa McGrain, a ‘bright light’ Elsa McGrain, the middle child of three, was very active in her churches in both Omaha and Lawrence.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2025
This past June, at a No Kings rally outside a white clapboard church in a little brick town in the lower right-hand corner of Vermont, Green Mountaineers huddled together in raincoats under a pearl-gray sky.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
What matters is God doing new creation, and the church being the people through whose life and prayer and work new creation is already happening around us.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
Elsa McGrain, a ‘bright light’ Elsa McGrain, the middle child of three, was very active in her churches in both Omaha and Lawrence.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for church
Noun
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However, Thailand does not recognize the ICJ’s jurisdiction and claims that some areas along the border were never fully demarcated, including the sites of several ancient temples.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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It can be used in various places, including the cheeks and temples.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
11 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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His appointment to the chapel role comes amid ongoing scrutiny of his behavior since his arrival.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Santa Fe Christian middle and high school students recently had a very special guest in chapel.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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 18 Nov. 2025.
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