Synonyms of shrines

shrines

noun

plural of shrine

as in sanctuaries

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

• sanctuaries
• sanctums
• reliquaries
• martyries

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shrines

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

Japan’s government separated the two traditions of Shinto and Buddhism in 1868 during the Meiji era, effectively bringing Shinto shrines under state control and placing the emperor at the center of the new order. — ABC News, 19 July 2026

Inside, inscriptions bearing Paser's name depict him worshipping various deities inside shrines, as well as seated with his wife before an offering table. — CBS News, 12 July 2026

The party has proved as malleable to religion as to capitalism, spending billions on the rejuvenation of Buddhist shrines from Sri Lanka to Nepal. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026

Khamenei’s casket was displayed Tuesday in Qom, the Iranian seat of religious scholarship, and Iranian officials have said funeral events will take place Wednesday in Iraq, which is home to two of the holiest shrines for Shiites. — Garrett Haake, NBC news, 7 July 2026

On June 3, the Bahraini government banned its citizens from travelling to Iran and Iraq, home to some of the most important shrines in Shiite Islam. — semafor.com, 25 June 2026

Religious pilgrimages to local shrines mix piety with communal festivities and music. — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026

The forest is full of small challenges, not unlike the shrines in Tears of the Kingdom. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 6 June 2026