Synonyms of shrine

shrine

noun

ˈshrīn 

as in sanctuary

a place that is considered sacred (as within a religion)

for centuries pilgrims have traveled to the shrine of Saint Thomas à Becket in Canterbury, England

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sanctuary
• sanctum
• reliquary
• martyry

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shrine

Macombs Dam Park was originally intended to serve as a shrine to the team’s history. — Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Many of the guests were pilgrims visiting Tarapith to offer prayers where a major temple complex also includes a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

While there are a handful of shrines and temples to visit, the real appeal here is the pace. — Amy Tadehara, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026

For this, Ruiz would often take a day to himself and go up the Pepirí River, to the shrine of Our Lady. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026