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as in school
a place or establishment for teaching and learning
a seminary exclusively for women
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as in center
a place or environment that favors the development of something
some claimed that orphanages were seminaries of sin and petty crime, turning out juvenile delinquents by the score
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Recent Examples of seminary
In 2011, Isaacs became the first openly gay rabbi ordained by the Conservative seminary.
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Luis Andres Henao, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
The Berkshires location was developed around Bellefontaine Mansion, a 1897 estate inspired by the Petit Trianon at Versailles that later served as a Jesuit seminary.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Jan. 2026
Shia Islam’s clerical structure has historically been decentralized, with different ayatollahs, seminaries, and religious networks operating with considerable autonomy.
—Narges Bajoghli, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
All attended seminary together at University of San Diego.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
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Luis Andres Henao, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
The Berkshires location was developed around Bellefontaine Mansion, a 1897 estate inspired by the Petit Trianon at Versailles that later served as a Jesuit seminary.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Jan. 2026
Shia Islam’s clerical structure has historically been decentralized, with different ayatollahs, seminaries, and religious networks operating with considerable autonomy.
—Narges Bajoghli, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
All attended seminary together at University of San Diego.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seminary
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More Del Mar schools are scheduled to host assemblies before the end of the school year.—
Del Mar Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Under one interagency agreement, the Health and Human Services Department will take over grant programs that send millions of dollars to schools for safety and community engagement efforts.—
Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Knicks were only without McBride, and Detroit was missing two key rotation pieces in centers Isaiah Stewart and Duren due to suspension.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the footage and images released by the FBI, the suspect appears to have a gun holstered near the center of his waist – an unusual position – and is seen wearing a backpack with reflective straps.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Expect to see sheep, goats, chickens and an especially friendly cow, plus nursery plants and a vintage Porsche in the barn.—
Audrey T. Williams,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The bright-eyed nursery assistant lived in a three-bedroom in the Edwardian red brick mansion from 1979 to early 1981.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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Northwood’s culinary students were always churning out great food — lasagna, chicken cordon bleu, and Cornish hens served in warm nests of baked bread — and no one wanted to miss the meals.—
Keith O'Brien,
Rolling Stone,
22 Feb. 2026
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Why neighbors are pushing back During last month’s meeting, residents raised concerns about traffic, sea turtle nests and construction that could damage nearby buildings.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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That decision came a month before jurors were set to be selected for the high-profile capital murder trial.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Noel Hacegaba, who last month took the helm of the Port of Long Beach, has greenlit the largest capital-spending plan of any port in North America.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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At Sunin Plaza, the do-it-yourself PC mecca in Seoul, the usual weekday buzz has evaporated.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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At Sunin Plaza, the do-it-yourself PC mecca in Seoul, the usual weekday buzz has evaporated.—
Debby Wu,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Seminary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seminary. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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