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Lebanon's state news agency also reported that the convent was demolished.
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ABC News, 6 May 2026
Once the nuns moved to their own convent, Viatorian priests, some who also taught at Marian, moved in and lived there until Blanche died in 1983, according to materials from the historical society.
—Paul Eisenberg, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
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.
—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
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ABC News, 6 May 2026
Once the nuns moved to their own convent, Viatorian priests, some who also taught at Marian, moved in and lived there until Blanche died in 1983, according to materials from the historical society.
—Paul Eisenberg, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convent
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In 2024, Thai police launched an investigation of a Buddhist monastery after authorities discovered 41 bodies on site which were allegedly used for meditation practices.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Villa Paola, a boutique hotel in a former monastery perched on a cliff overlooking the town and the sea, is the perfect place to stay.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 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 16 May. 2026.
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