pagoda

noun

Definition of pagodanext
as in mosque

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Recent Examples of pagoda However, the pagoda dogwood is an especially popular dogwood variety for front yard landscaping thanks to its graceful arching form, which stays under 25 feet high, and fragrant white flowers that bloom from late spring through early summer. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026 Built in 541, its highlights include the white gemstone statues of Amitabha Buddha and the enormous incense burners in the pagoda’s red-roofed Upper House. — Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026 Online reports say on the Clark Street side, La Cocina Mexican restaurant with its Chinese pagoda sign, and its neighbor, Micky's Chicken & Fish, have closed too. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026 There are scenic halls, pagodas and pavilions; gardens of immaculate topiary; and tranquil water features, including ponds with koi carp. — Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pagoda
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pagoda
  1. mosque
  2. temple
  3. synagogue
  4. shrine
Noun
  • Nathu is told that the carcass is required for veterinary purposes, but it is later placed on the steps of a mosque to provoke Muslim anger since pigs are traditionally considered unclean in Islam.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
  • Featuring 12 modest homes and a mosque at its core, the village was once a hub of Bedouin life and commerce.
    — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
Definition of mosque
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  • At the time, Seum was a young hotel worker near Angkor Wat, an ancient Hindu temple that attracts millions of visitors each year.
    — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026
  • On a June day in Kirtland, numerous Latter-day Saints filtered in and out of the temple, some on a multistate bus tour visiting landmarks in Mormon history.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of temple
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  • Stanway started on July 1 and will lead the synagogue for a year.
    — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Among the Jewish leaders were Jonathan Greenblatt, chief executive of the Anti-Defamation League, and rabbis from significant synagogues in New York.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of synagogue
Noun
  • The theft of a relic of the Prophet Muhammad from the Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar, in Kashmir, in 1963 sets off riots in distant Khulna, Dhaka, and Calcutta.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
  • The path up to the main temple feels removed from the everyday city, passing small shrines and quiet corners where the mountain itself seems to become part of the religious experience.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of shrine

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