as in church
a building for public worship and especially Christian worship
worshippers gathering at the Baptist tabernacle on a bright Sunday morning
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Recent Examples of tabernacle
What was public was the box, a small tabernacle on the sidewalk, and the tears that were sneaking up on me.
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James Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Renovation plans to this tabernacle feature a mental wellness center and a workout room.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2025
Miller also noted that the original tabernacle of the church survived, along with 17th-century lead coffins that visitors can view under a glass floor.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The Blessed Sacrament Chapel’s tabernacle is supported by three legs, symbolizing the Holy Trinity.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
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James Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Renovation plans to this tabernacle feature a mental wellness center and a workout room.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2025
Miller also noted that the original tabernacle of the church survived, along with 17th-century lead coffins that visitors can view under a glass floor.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The Blessed Sacrament Chapel’s tabernacle is supported by three legs, symbolizing the Holy Trinity.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tabernacle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tabernacle
Noun
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The church will have an alternative menu of mac and cheese or cheese pizza.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Contrary to popular belief, Lent is not exclusively observed by Catholics, but is also practiced by Orthodox Christians and Protestants, including Anglican, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian and some Evangelical churches.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Step into the Xiqu Centre, Hong Kong's temple to the mesmerizing world of Cantonese opera.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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This is the city where Galen grew up and studied medicine in one of the most famous healing temples of the time.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Surveying the city across the tops of the cathedral in Vieuz Lyon, over the rivers Rhone and Saone below, all the way to Mont Blanc on the horizon while the bell towers mark the slow passing of time is an unforgettable pleasure.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, the cathedral has scheduled several Masses throughout the day, including early morning, midday and evening services, with overflow seating available to accommodate attendance.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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Andrew has left the Order of the Garter, which was founded by Edward III, in 1348, and had his banner removed from the chapel at Windsor Castle.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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Torres’ remains will be housed at a chapel in Bogota’s National University.—
Manuel Rueda,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Tabernacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tabernacle. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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