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
  • Even so, Bozzo exhorted the community to continue relying on the city and gathering in spaces that felt safer, like churches or city-run events.
    Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
  • At the same time, many of the traditional spaces that once fostered social connection and belonging outside of work, such as civic organizations, bowling leagues, churches and community groups, have declined in recent decades, contributing to a more isolated and socially fragmented society.
    Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
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  • Travelers can also find hydrangeas blooming this time of year at temples and in parks throughout Japan.
    Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
  • The film follows Sakol, who, after hearing a prophecy that his elderly mother may die soon, sets out on a one-day pilgrimage to nine temples as a remedy.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 May 2026
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  • The vault was designed by architect Olivier Chadebost (whose work includes the ultra-modern cellars of Chateau d’Yquem in Sauternes and Cheval Blanc in Saint-Émilion) and was inspired by cathedrals.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • Built of local stone, the railway’s great viaducts are as grand as cathedrals, and seem to rise naturally from their landscape.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 3 May 2026
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“Tabernacles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tabernacles. Accessed 29 May. 2026.

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