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The Lord in your convent frightened me, Jesus with his bloody palms and gaping mouth, eyes rolled back in terror.
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Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
And there have been questions and concern about Israeli soldiers bulldozing parts of a Catholic convent in southern Lebanon.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Lebanon's state news agency also reported that the convent was demolished.
—ABC News, 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
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Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
And there have been questions and concern about Israeli soldiers bulldozing parts of a Catholic convent in southern Lebanon.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Lebanon's state news agency also reported that the convent was demolished.
—ABC News, 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convent
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Or Arjia Rinpoche, 75, a high lama from Tibet, who was 8 in 1958 when Chinese soldiers arrested about 500 monks from his beloved monastery, many never to be seen again.—
Michael Arkush,
Twin Cities,
26 May 2026
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Outside of the monastery or off the bike, Yo recommended finding small moments of mindfulness throughout the day.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
Noun
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El Claustro, under cloister vaults, is perfect for a shady mid-day lunch of temperature-recalibrating ceviche.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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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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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 3 Jun. 2026.
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