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
From the facade crafted from hinoki wood, a rare cypress that’s often reserved for Japanese temples and shrines, to impressive cultural programming and exhibitions, there’s always something worth seeing.
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Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
The alleged crimes include graffiti left on churches and religious shrines of different denominations in Bankers Hill, Golden Hill, Hillcrest and North Park, police said.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Mist curls through the jungle canopy as Ubud stirs with roosters crowing and incense rising from its ancient temple shrines.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
As the sun rose, the vermilion paint that decorates most Shinto shrines to ward off evil and misfortune began to shine dazzlingly.
—Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
Some pilgrims walk for days from various parts of Iraq or neighboring countries to visit the shrines of Hussain and his companions.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
The alleged crimes include graffiti left on churches and religious shrines of different denominations in Bankers Hill, Golden Hill, Hillcrest and North Park, police said.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Mist curls through the jungle canopy as Ubud stirs with roosters crowing and incense rising from its ancient temple shrines.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
As the sun rose, the vermilion paint that decorates most Shinto shrines to ward off evil and misfortune began to shine dazzlingly.
—Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
Some pilgrims walk for days from various parts of Iraq or neighboring countries to visit the shrines of Hussain and his companions.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrines
sanctuaries
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Protecting these rare darkness sanctuaries is not only an environmental issue, but a scientific and culture one.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Upstairs, the primary bedroom and a generous guest suite function as spa-like sanctuaries, while the lower level is designed entirely for wellness and play, with a gym, steam room, sauna, and rec room, plus two additional bedrooms—including a kid-friendly bunk room.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Shrines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrines. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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