1
as in temples
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 congregations
a body of persons gathered for religious worship
spoke to the whole church at once
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as in clergies
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 churches
Since the explosion, the Warriors have worked with local churches in case any players want to talk to somebody that's not part of the team.
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Jacob Shames, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Some have left their churches for new ones.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Following the presentations, local industry partners and the churches were encouraged to network and connect for the future phases of each project.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
Charlie pivoted his career towards speaking engagements and has shared his story at universities, churches, prisons, schools and businesses.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Teenagers can only take so many historical facts or visits to ancient ruins and notable churches.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
McCarty announced a new program that would have churches and nonprofit organizations house city-bought tiny homes on their property.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2025
To date, the Fund has raised nearly $200 million and supported more than 378 preservation projects nationwide, including churches, museums, homes, and architectural landmarks significant to the Black experience.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Across the state, Italian Americans have left a legacy through small businesses, community associations, restaurants, Catholic churches and more, from metro Detroit to west Michigan, Upper Peninsula mining towns to mid-Michigan and beyond.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Jacob Shames, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Some have left their churches for new ones.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Following the presentations, local industry partners and the churches were encouraged to network and connect for the future phases of each project.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
Charlie pivoted his career towards speaking engagements and has shared his story at universities, churches, prisons, schools and businesses.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Teenagers can only take so many historical facts or visits to ancient ruins and notable churches.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
McCarty announced a new program that would have churches and nonprofit organizations house city-bought tiny homes on their property.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2025
To date, the Fund has raised nearly $200 million and supported more than 378 preservation projects nationwide, including churches, museums, homes, and architectural landmarks significant to the Black experience.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Across the state, Italian Americans have left a legacy through small businesses, community associations, restaurants, Catholic churches and more, from metro Detroit to west Michigan, Upper Peninsula mining towns to mid-Michigan and beyond.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for churches
Noun
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Ava DuVernay gave us soft radiance with a sweep of pink blush across her cheeks and temples, while Law Roach reminded us that natural skin is always in.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
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The large, reflective lens wraps around the whole front frame, even covering the front half of the temples.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
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With the last night of Hanukkah and Christmas Eve falling on the same day this year – something that rarely happens – the reverend and rabbi choose to offer a joint service for their congregations.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Chamberlain, the reverend from the South Side of Chicago, tells TIME many of her colleagues in different congregations have been providing physical refuge every day for members of the migrant community who fear prosecution from ICE.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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There are marching bands performing it and choirs singing it in cathedrals in Europe.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Churches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/churches. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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