Thesaurus results for SYNAGOG

synagogue

noun

variants also synagog

Definition of synagogue

as in mosque

a building that is used for Jewish religious services

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Recent Examples of synagogue No one inside the synagogue was injured but all Yom Kippur services were canceled, Weddum said. — Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026 The ambience is enhanced by keeping open the ark of the Torah, the usually closed chamber at the front of the synagogue that protects the scrolls of scripture. — Reuven Kimelman, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026 In 2006, a sculpture of a gas chamber planned to be exhibited at a former synagogue in Germany generated backlash from Jewish groups; the work never made it on view. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Apples, honey, challah and more Rosh Hashanah celebrations don’t just take place within the walls of a synagogue. — Chad Murphy, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for synagogue

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Most places of worship built after 1905, including most mosques, are financed and maintained by religious organizations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
The attorney general's office did not identify the mosque or say which community Choucair was referring to.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

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Sea turtles now nest on the secluded sandy beach that’s for all intents and purposes private, save for villagers occasionally visiting the small oceanfront temple for ceremonies.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Tokyo’s hospitality scene is as diverse as the city itself, a place of dizzying contrasts where ancient temples sit in the shadow of gleaming skyscrapers, and traditional craftsmanship juxtaposes cutting-edge technology.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 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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