tabernacles

Definition of tabernaclesnext
plural of tabernacle
as in churches
a building for public worship and especially Christian worship worshippers gathering at the Baptist tabernacle on a bright Sunday morning

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Noun
  • Clients included a large grocer, churches and a South Side night club, Ruffin said.
    Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Gifted by wise men to the baby Jesus — and burned as incense in churches and temples around the world.
    Scott Horsley, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Her father was a sculptor and her grandfather an architect known for designing temples across East Asia.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The twisted ponytail was paired with a new set of long, feathery bangs, which Kidman wore brushed across her forehead and gently winged out near her temples for more texture and movement.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Entry is free, and the interior is genuinely stunning — the kind of stop that rewards curiosity even if cathedrals aren’t typically your thing.
    Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
  • On shrill winter nights, Moscow’s power is conspicuous, its Orthodox cathedrals and Stalinist high-rises illuminated, though the view falls dim in the autumn and spring, shrouded in sheets of greige.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Tabernacles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tabernacles. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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