rectories

Definition of rectoriesnext
plural of rectory

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rectories
Noun
  • Caesars Palace just completed two new Colosseum Presidential Villas, located at the top of its Colosseum tower; when booked together, the residences form Las Vegas's largest suite, boasting 19,000 square feet.
    David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Police said several of the firearms had missing serial numbers, and 10 were confirmed stolen from residences and storage units in Boise and in Washington state, according to the release.
    Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The state is known for its rich Indigenous history, vast landscapes (ranging from towering dunes to subterranean caves), remarkable archaeological sites, national landmarks (including cliff dwellings, adobe buildings, and centuries-old churches), and an incredible arts and culture scene.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Homeowners association fees for people living in condominiums or other multi-unit dwellings have been increasing year after year — doubling one year only to go up again the next — and the effect is crushing.
    The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The Oliver Inn Just blocks from downtown, the 10-room Oliver Inn offers homemade breakfasts and spacious lodgings in a stately 19th-century Queen Anne home.
    Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
  • And Hatter, who was relocated after city officials intervened, can settle into her new lodgings in her new neighborhood and figure out her next steps.
    Essence, Essence, 26 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • For three quarters, this game lived up to the hype.
    Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Banks have enjoyed a Goldilocks-type environment for the last few quarters, with a rebound in Wall Street trading and investment banking, falling interest rates, stable consumer credit and deregulation providing a lift for the sector.
    Hugh Son, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • On the moors, cliffs, and hills there are wind farms; oil terminals; small farms, some of which have been there for many centuries; ruined medieval churches and hermitages; and prehistoric settlements, tombs, and monuments.
    Sarah Moss, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Gerold's roots include the first hoteliers in Lech and the architect couple has a distinct talent for creating desirable abodes.
    CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Built by Kenzo in 1993 and redesigned in 2018 by architect Kengo Kuma & Associates, it has long been reputed as one of the French capital’s most stylish and surprising abodes.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • One fireplace was left in the living areas of each duplex unit, and others were covered over, their greenish stone hearths repurposed as exterior steps.
    Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 2 Jan. 2026
  • This evidence includes starch grains, phytoliths, residues, cooking damage, coarse grinding and food remains in hearths.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Across Kyiv, snow covers the ground and roofs and is piled up next to sidewalks.
    Vasilisa Stepanenko, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Early Taco Bells featured a Mission-style design notable for arched windows and tile roofs, similar to the architecture lurking in historic neighborhoods of California cities.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Rectories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectories. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.

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