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With so many rabbits — 90 baby rabbits have been born at the convent in 2026 as of the end of March — the costs for supplies and equipment add up quickly; however, the nuns are not allowed to sell the rabbits.
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Stays come in the form of historic palaces like Palazzu Nicrosi, perched on the hillside, or Le Couvent de Pozzo, a 15th-century convent converted into a guesthouse with a centerpiece pool eyeing the Italian island of Elba.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
And to these art workers, that inevitably includes the beloved hilltop convent.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Jamie helps Joanie join a convent and cuts ties with Laoghaire for good.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Stays come in the form of historic palaces like Palazzu Nicrosi, perched on the hillside, or Le Couvent de Pozzo, a 15th-century convent converted into a guesthouse with a centerpiece pool eyeing the Italian island of Elba.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
And to these art workers, that inevitably includes the beloved hilltop convent.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Jamie helps Joanie join a convent and cuts ties with Laoghaire for good.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convent
Noun
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Egyptian officials also unveiled the discovery of an ancient monastery dating back to the dawn of Christian monasticism.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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In 2017, police said a Buddhist monk was arrested in Myanmar after authorities found more than 4 million meth pills in his car and in his monastery.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Just off the bustling street known as Spaccanapoli, which runs through the historic center, this quiet cloister feels like a tranquil oasis removed from the chaos.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
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Set within the cloister of Santa Maria del Carmine, just a few steps from the Aesop Brera store, the installation will wink to how the brand illuminates every skin and room by unveiling Aposē, a trio of lights designed by the brand — one of which will be produced as a limited series.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Forty-nine rooms blending contemporary design with antiques are spread throughout a historic property that was once a Cistercian priory, then an abbey residence, before becoming a château hotel.—
Lindsey Tramuta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Connecticut Legislative Animal Welfare Caucus, made up of a bipartisan group of lawmakers, met Monday morning to set the top priories for this year’s legislative agenda.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Convent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convent. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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