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Recent Examples of monastery
It's widely believed the relics later multiplied; most are enshrined in a memorial stupa at Kopan monastery in Nepal.
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ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
The shape of cup and saucer vine has led to its many nicknames, including cathedral bells and monastery bells.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Activities Personalised treks to experience the character and charm of nearby villages, mountains, monasteries and lakes are led by highly knowledgeable guides such as Gyaljen Sherpa, 36, a veteran of Himalayan trekking.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
The city’s top attractions include riding the Cerro de Monserrate funicular to sweeping views and a 17th-century monastery, visiting the colonial La Candelaria neighborhood, and spending time in the Gold Museum, home to invaluable gold artifacts and insights on indigenous Muisca culture.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
The shape of cup and saucer vine has led to its many nicknames, including cathedral bells and monastery bells.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Activities Personalised treks to experience the character and charm of nearby villages, mountains, monasteries and lakes are led by highly knowledgeable guides such as Gyaljen Sherpa, 36, a veteran of Himalayan trekking.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
The city’s top attractions include riding the Cerro de Monserrate funicular to sweeping views and a 17th-century monastery, visiting the colonial La Candelaria neighborhood, and spending time in the Gold Museum, home to invaluable gold artifacts and insights on indigenous Muisca culture.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monastery
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Today, visitors come to Museo di San Marco to see the frescoes and panels by Fra Angelico, as well as its courtyard, cloisters, palazzo, and garden.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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Local Catholic women raised funds to build the nuns a new cloister, chapel and office complex on site in 1948, the buildings designed by celebrated architect Wallace Neff.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The waterfall was acquired by Mount Angel Abbey in 1908 and transferred to The Abbey Foundation of Oregon, a nonprofit that supports the abbey, in 2002, according to Amanda Staggenborg, the foundation’s communications director.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The abbey sits at the end of a steep road in the foothills of the Festungsberg, removed from the bustle of Salzburg's Old Town.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Monastery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monastery. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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