kirks

plural of kirk, chiefly Scottish
as in churches
a building for public worship and especially Christian worship left Edinburgh early in the morning for St. John's Kirk in Perth

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Noun
  • Since the explosion, the Warriors have worked with local churches in case any players want to talk to somebody that's not part of the team.
    Jacob Shames, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Some have left their churches for new ones.
    Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Gothic cathedrals, art deco villas, vintage yellow trams, impeccably dressed signore, bright red Negronis glinting in the sun—these are some of the most classic symbols of Milan, but there’s a whole other side to the city, one that’s contemporary, cosmopolitan, and just plain cool.
    Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
  • There are marching bands performing it and choirs singing it in cathedrals in Europe.
    Devon Ivie, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Ava DuVernay gave us soft radiance with a sweep of pink blush across her cheeks and temples, while Law Roach reminded us that natural skin is always in.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The large, reflective lens wraps around the whole front frame, even covering the front half of the temples.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Kirks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kirks. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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