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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 To date, Texas officials have blocked a real estate development that includes a mosque and threatened to withhold state funding from airports that provide washing stations for Muslim prayer, among other steps. — Daniel Benjamin, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026 Nevertheless, a wave of attacks on mosques and Muslim-own businesses ensued, along with the murder of Muslims and those perceived to be of Middle Eastern descent. — Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026 At a mosque in Seattle, Muslim worshippers are greeted by members of other faiths bringing them flowers. — Reshma Memon Yaqub, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026 For two hours, about 130 people listened to 29 speakers for and against the mosque. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mosque

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The congregation at the Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan, one of the largest synagogues in the country, returned to its sanctuary last week for the first time since March to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

— Jonah Kaplan, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
The ambience is enhanced by keeping open the ark of the Torah, the usually closed chamber at the front of the synagogue that protects the scrolls of scripture.

— Reuven Kimelman, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

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The temple, with its pagoda-style roof, has been around for centuries and is considered one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in Asia.

— Andrew Jones, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
There are also less busy sites nearby including Hannya-ji Temple, a serene haven known for its sea of cosmos flowers and Japan’s tallest stone pagoda.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

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With the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and temples on the Nile, Luxor and Aswan have been welcoming many tourists who consider the river cruise to be a vital component of their trip rather than an add-on option.

— Connie Etemadi, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
Decades ago, these desires might have sent these ordinary citizens to their church or temple.

— Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

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