crypt

Definition of cryptnext
as in tomb
an underground burial chamber the old church's crypt is the final resting place for the president and his beloved wife

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Recent Examples of crypt On arrival at the Sagrada Familia, the pope – who was greeted by the Spanish royal couple – went to the crypt and visited Gaudí’s tomb. Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 10 June 2026 Gaudí designed the church and is buried in its crypt. Mason Leib, ABC News, 10 June 2026 Before Wednesday's service, Pope Leo lit a candle and prayed at the tomb of Gaudí in the basilica's crypt. Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 The vampires take Louis to their crypt, lock him in a coffin, and cover him with rocks to starve for the rest of eternity. Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for crypt
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Noun
  • In the Valley of the Kings, guides suggest specific tombs based on what you’re drawn to, whether intricate artwork, historical significance, or lighter crowds, while explaining what the decorations convey about ancient beliefs and power.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026
  • The soldiers, gifts from the sister city of Xi’an, China, are replicas of some of the 7,000 life-sized terra-cotta warriors found at the tomb of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang.
    Eric Adler June 24, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Ohashi intentionally withdrew on the remaining two events, vault and uneven bars.
    Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • Some gold ETFs directly invest in bullion kept in vaults, while others invest in shares of mining companies that tend to follow the price of gold while also being swayed by the companies' management decisions, efficiency and financials.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 26 June 2026
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  • The tradition will now pass to his own son, who now also takes part in commemorating the martyrdom of Hussein through the mausoleum replicas.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 June 2026
  • The otherwise contemporary firm HOK’s interpretation features a row of square columns bookended by two bulky, mausoleum-like volumes — a kind of architectural equivalent to armored power shoulders.
    Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 12 June 2026

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“Crypt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crypt. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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