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
  • Institutions such as schools and churches have a structural role to play.
    Christian B. Miller, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
  • After, make your way to two lovely churches, Santa Tecla, by the side of the lake, and San Giovanni, up the hill in the town’s center.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Just south of Amalfi, Cilento offers ancient temples, pristine sands, and the best mozzarella in Italy, yet visiting is a fraction of the cost.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
  • Asia’s Most photogenic Markets for Travelers Asian craft markets often double as cultural events, drawing artisans, ethnic minority groups and travelers to settings that range from ancient temples to remote mountain villages.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • College football’s greatest assets are its fans and cathedrals.
    Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 1 June 2026
  • The result is not the hushed heaviness of many European cathedrals, but something brighter and much more vertical.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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“Tabernacles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tabernacles. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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