tabernacles

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
  • His new book paints a varied portrait through courtyards, alleyways and community buildings, whether clan associations or methodist churches, that have offered refuge and camaraderie to generations of Asian diasporas.
    Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Caleb Combs, a pastor with The River Church and a spokesman for its churches, said Sanford and his family came to an event where individuals who are ready to be baptized can receive the sacrament.
    Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • There are several key sites to explore, like Le Castella, an imposing Medieval fortress on the sea; Santa Severina’s Byzantine architecture and Norman Castle; and Capo Colonna Archaeological Park, known for its Greek and Roman temples and ruins.
    Gary Portuesi, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Simply apply a small amount to your temples, forehead, and the back of the neck (just be sure to avoid your eyes).
    Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There are marching bands performing it and choirs singing it in cathedrals in Europe.
    Devon Ivie, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2025
  • England's historic cathedrals are costly to maintain.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Tabernacles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tabernacles. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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