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mosque

noun

Definition of mosque

as in synagogue

a building that is used for Muslim religious services

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Recent Examples of mosque Over the following weeks, Morsi’s supporters camped and protested in eastern Cairo near the Rabaa al-Adawiya mosque. — Abdelrahman Elgendy, Time, 6 Oct. 2026 Faith does not only exist in the mosque — the real world is where it is tested, where reliance can falter, and where holes begin to emerge. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026 Originally built as a basilica, but turned into a mosque in 786 was, before being transformed again in 1236, this time into a cathedral. — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026 The collection’s theme extended beyond the film, to the real city of Casablanca, with architecture, interiors and mosques inspiring more of the styles. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mosque

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The group has organized several listening events, at venues from the Museum of Old and New Art in Tasmania to the Angel Orensanz Center, housed in a 175-year-old former synagogue in New York.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Teboul said Jewish schools, synagogues and community businesses have dedicated security arrangements.

— Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

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When the weather cooperates, book an al fresco table among the pagoda trees and boxwoods of the lush garden that feels light years away from the city.

— Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Sometimes there's a wire handle, sometimes a bright red graphic of a Chinese-style pagoda on the side.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

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The deadpan family comedy follows a 63-year-old man who drags nine relatives on a one-day tour of nine temples after a fortune teller warns that his mother will soon die.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026
Just last week, a man was charged with planning a mass shooting at a Hindu temple outside Chicago.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

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