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Recent Examples of churchyard
The pilgrimage continues with a visit to the writer’s simple grave in the village churchyard, followed by a walk (one of Graves’ favorites) through terraced olive groves to the rocky sea-cove at Cala Deià.
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Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Feb. 2026
An unusual structural failure recently caused a dramatic, sinkhole-like collapse in an historic English churchyard — revealing a 300-year-old family vault.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 Nov. 2025
Installing pipework through the churchyard for the heat pumps, which are in a fenced enclosure nearby, was a painstaking process.
—Chris Baraniuk, Wired News, 13 Nov. 2025
As befits the setting of an old stone church with a shadowy churchyard, theological themes surface concerning everything from faith to resurrection to desecration to the nature of miracles.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Feb. 2026
An unusual structural failure recently caused a dramatic, sinkhole-like collapse in an historic English churchyard — revealing a 300-year-old family vault.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 Nov. 2025
Installing pipework through the churchyard for the heat pumps, which are in a fenced enclosure nearby, was a painstaking process.
—Chris Baraniuk, Wired News, 13 Nov. 2025
As befits the setting of an old stone church with a shadowy churchyard, theological themes surface concerning everything from faith to resurrection to desecration to the nature of miracles.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for churchyard
Noun
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Set on six acres in the Savannah Historic District, the cemetery often feels like a shaded urban park.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Among the most vocal were members of the Rosa Bonheur Society, a group that has maintained and preserved the cemetery since 2007.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The biggest backyard party ever seen.—
Deputy Entertainment,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Others are excited to welcome the world into their backyard.—
Krystle Rich,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Don't let the name Wind Cave National Park lull you into thinking only of the dark and mysterious catacombs of the cave.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
14 May 2026
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Legend has it that these relics are the remains of martyrs from the early days of Christianity in Rome that were discovered in the 16th century in unmarked graves in the city's catacombs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Insider tip Yunnan and Kunming are known for their flowers, both wild and cultivated, so the hotel’s floral arrangements and garden landscapes are particularly beautiful.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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To maximize effectiveness, plant trap crops at the edge of your garden.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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These graveyards form when whale carcasses fall to the sea floor, becoming a sustaining snack for nearby critters.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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The world's largest whale graveyard has been discovered at the bottom of the Indian Ocean by Chinese scientists, who found that the vast expanse of both new and ancient carcasses supports huge communities of deep-sea life.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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These are often called dooryard violets and the Latin name is viola sororia.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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But on a clear day after rain, the dooryards and the narrow streets are fragrant with summer lilacs; the overgrown grass by the river, where people of all backgrounds pause to rest, blows on the approach to a high, arcing bridge; and startling moments of bright, simple beauty emerge.—
Nathan Heller,
Vogue,
17 Oct. 2024
Noun
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The ban does not apply if students leave campus during their lunch period.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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Kasic, who runs the film program at Sacramento State, had 10 student filmmakers on her team — including seven from the local campus.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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“Churchyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/churchyard. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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