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 New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a plan to combat antisemitism, including more security funding for synagogues, Jewish history in schools and support for hate-crime prevention. — Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for synagogue

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As groundwater shrinks, those like Jan who can afford the upfront cost keep digging deeper; those who can’t rely on expensive tanker water or hand pumps at mosques.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
In Egypt, lotus blossoms crowned temples as symbols of rebirth, while in the Islamic world, marble arabesques bloomed across mosques to evoke paradise.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of mosque

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Behind the metallic Ray-Ban logo on the right temple is a touch surface for taps and swipes to accept calls and control audio playback.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
The Grammy winner's makeup, by makeup artist Dee, was a fun, colorful mix of hues, including cerulean blue, daffodil yellow, and orchid pink, with a brighter pink applied high up on her cheekbones and buffed out to her temples.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of temple

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This year, Songmont turns to the Tă (pagoda) — an architectural form rooted in the birthplace of Songmont, Shanxi.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of pagoda

Noun

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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