Thesaurus results for SYNAGOGUE

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 Williams also faced a 19-year federal sentence for the synagogue firebombings, which he was required to serve first. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Flames from the blaze burned right up to the playground of the synagogue's preschool, Rabbi Jay Siegel recalled. — Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 Those efforts include meeting with Jewish leaders, plans to hire a Jewish community liaison, and apologizing for offensive remarks about a terrorist attack on a Michigan synagogue. — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026 The suspects – named as Salam Ahmadyan, 36, and Rahman Salehi, 34 – were arrested on September 20, on the eve of the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur and almost exactly a year after a terrorist attack at a Manchester synagogue killed two worshippers. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for synagogue

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In Frisco, Texas, opposition to Hindu temples and a mosque fueled claims of an Indian takeover, and a protester tore apart an Indian flag near City Hall.

— Raja Krishnamoorthi, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Their first pop-up was held in 2024 at Islamic Society of Kansas City, a local mosque.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of mosque

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The work has been in private hands for 14 years and will be exhibited in Chelsea at 534 West 22nd Street, which has been designed to resemble a Japanese temple, from November 6–19.

— Daniel Cassady for ARTnews, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026
Before they were killed, those chosen for sacrifice were taken to Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire, or to temples or oracles scattered throughout the territory.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026

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When the weather cooperates, book an al fresco table among the pagoda trees and boxwoods of the lush garden that feels light years away from the city.

— Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Sometimes there's a wire handle, sometimes a bright red graphic of a Chinese-style pagoda on the side.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 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

Definition of tabernacle

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