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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.
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Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
Gaudí designed the church and is buried in its crypt.
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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.
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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.
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Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crypt
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Once the vault was secured to a trailer, a hole was drilled into its side.
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In ancient times, the Turkish Riviera town of Bodrum was known as Halicarnassus, and its famed mausoleum was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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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.
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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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