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
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Recent Examples of shrines
Religious pilgrimages to local shrines mix piety with communal festivities and music.
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Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2026
The forest is full of small challenges, not unlike the shrines in Tears of the Kingdom.
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Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
6 June 2026
Mother pleads for help finding son His mother asked community members to check hotels, hostels, capsule hotels, internet cafés, manga cafés, train stations, convenience stores, hiking areas, rivers, shrines and other places.
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Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
The importance of shrines and temples to the cultural life of Tokyo can’t be overstated.
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Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
The image appears across temples in the Kathmandu Valley, in paintings, in shrines.
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Vogue,
1 June 2026
Contemporary watercolor portraits, traditional Mexican motifs like the Sacred Heart and altar shrines, as well as handmade ceramics are included in the art collection that brings a personable touch to the other three bedrooms, each boasting a distinct wash of color.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
Monument Park sits behind the wall in center field, and it’s adorned with shrines, plaques and retired numbers.
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Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Depending on the season (the camp opens from May through December, when temperatures are pleasant), days fill with picnics in the mountains, visits to Buddhist festivals, or merit-making ceremonies at nearby temples and shrines.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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
Mother pleads for help finding son His mother asked community members to check hotels, hostels, capsule hotels, internet cafés, manga cafés, train stations, convenience stores, hiking areas, rivers, shrines and other places.
—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
The importance of shrines and temples to the cultural life of Tokyo can’t be overstated.
—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
The image appears across temples in the Kathmandu Valley, in paintings, in shrines.
—
Vogue,
1 June 2026
Contemporary watercolor portraits, traditional Mexican motifs like the Sacred Heart and altar shrines, as well as handmade ceramics are included in the art collection that brings a personable touch to the other three bedrooms, each boasting a distinct wash of color.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
Monument Park sits behind the wall in center field, and it’s adorned with shrines, plaques and retired numbers.
—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Depending on the season (the camp opens from May through December, when temperatures are pleasant), days fill with picnics in the mountains, visits to Buddhist festivals, or merit-making ceremonies at nearby temples and shrines.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrines
sanctuaries
Noun
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The islands are wildlife sanctuaries.
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As with most titles in the category, hallways become battlegrounds and bedrooms double as sanctuaries.
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“Shrines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrines. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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