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synagogue

noun

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Definition of synagogue

as in mosque

a building that is used for Jewish religious services

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Recent Examples of synagogue The great replacement theory was the motivation for the gunman who opened fire inside a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018, killing 11 people. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026 The armed officer sitting outside was not part of a permanent security system available to every synagogue in Canada. — Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Nazis wanted to deport Veria’s entire Jewish community, and Daniel and his father escaped from a synagogue after police blocked its entrance. — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026 Its board was drawn from the same captains of industry—bankers, retailers, insurance men—who would have occupied such positions in any similar synagogue. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for synagogue

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But there will be no return to the glory days of the mid-20th century, when almost half of Americans routinely attended a church, synagogue or mosque, the same study concluded.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Faith does not only exist in the mosque — the real world is where it is tested, where reliance can falter, and where holes begin to emerge.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of mosque

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The Wat Po Deluxe rooms, which face away from the river, actually give you a very striking, colorful view of tropical plants and the intricate, tiled chedis of this famous temple complex.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Asia is represented by Thai director Sompot Chidgasornpongse’s 9 Temples to Heaven, about a family which visits nine temples in a single day in the hope of keeping their grandmother alive.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of temple

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The temple, with its pagoda-style roof, has been around for centuries and is considered one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in Asia.

— Andrew Jones, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
There are also less busy sites nearby including Hannya-ji Temple, a serene haven known for its sea of cosmos flowers and Japan’s tallest stone pagoda.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of pagoda

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Those who make the pilgrimage to Temple Square will encounter a host of other attractions and activities, including new exhibits, live concerts and video projections on the ceiling of the tabernacle.

— Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Built in 1892, the gospel tabernacle once was home to the Grand Ole Opry radio show from 1943 to 1974.

— USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026

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