minsters

Definition of minstersnext
plural of minster

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for minsters
Noun
  • Carved from porous tufa stone once covered by the sea, the four wine cathedrals are considered an engineering marvel.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Gothic architecture, on the other hand, focused on height and light; despite being constructed from heavy stone, Gothic cathedrals seem to defy the laws of gravity.
    Stefanie Waldek, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • However, the current model also depends on long-term satellite missions, which must continue uninterrupted for the approach to remain effective.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
  • The company launched 21 missions last year, setting a new Rocket Lab record.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Inextricably tied to the D-Day invasion of World War II, this northern French region of orchards, dairies, horse farms and seaside villages along the English Channel draws visitors who come to honor the fallen or visit famous medieval fortresses and abbeys.
    Seth Sherwood, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Euganean Hills are a treasure trove of biodiversity, and not only naturalistic but also historical, artistic and cultural, thanks to the presence of Venetian villas, castles, villages, monasteries and abbeys.
    Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • There are no shrines to Lobotka in the style of those dedicated to Maradona.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Tradition at Yasu Omakase includes the counter itself, a 600-year-old hinoki counter, which is carved from wood usually reserved for Japanese temples and shrines.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Based near the northern city of Chiang Rai, this is one of Thailand’s most extraordinary Buddhist temples.
    Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Rothblatt said, sarcastically, as Fakroune sat at the defense table rubbing his temples.
    Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Coral planting in Costa Rica, women’s empowerment projects in Morocco, artisan preservation in Japan and Sweden, and elephant sanctuaries in Botswana are embedded into itineraries.
    Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • In keeping with the wellness-first atmosphere, the bathrooms are true sanctuaries carved from limestone and slate, with custom products infused with local lemon, lady’s mantle, and edelweiss.
    Jackie Caradonio, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Those churches serve as the focal points of the resilience corridor.
    Nakell Williams, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Before production, Nierenberg, who is white, spent more than a year in African American churches and communities, gaining the trust of the performers.
    Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Minsters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minsters. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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