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a building for public worship and especially Christian worship
the largest temple in the Gothic style in the country
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Recent Examples of temple
The Bloomfield Hills temple serves members in parts of Michigan, some other states, and areas of Canada that are close to metro Detroit.
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Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Nelson's tenure as president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was marked by several sweeping policy changes, as well as by a spree of new temple buildings.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 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
Beyond the capital, go for a swim in the Blue Lagoon on Comino, explore ancient temples like the megalithic Ħaġar Qim, which predates Stonehenge, or dive into shipwrecks and limestone caves favored by scuba enthusiasts.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
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Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Nelson's tenure as president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was marked by several sweeping policy changes, as well as by a spree of new temple buildings.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 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
Beyond the capital, go for a swim in the Blue Lagoon on Comino, explore ancient temples like the megalithic Ħaġar Qim, which predates Stonehenge, or dive into shipwrecks and limestone caves favored by scuba enthusiasts.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temple
Noun
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The Democratic nominee for mayor also gave a speech at an African Methodist church, an effort to bridge the gap with apprehensive Black voters.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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He was still being held Tuesday at Turner Guildford Knight Correctional Center on a $7,650 bond on charges of making a false bomb threat and causing a disturbance at a church or school.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Located a stone’s throw from the Duomo cathedral on Via Broletto, where a regular Vespa scooter store stood until before the summer, the space will carry a selection of products, from the brand’s fashion line, the first category extension introduced in June 2024, and design objects to Vespa mopeds.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
27 Sep. 2025
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Pause in the island’s capital, Palma de Mallorca, for some sightseeing, specifically at the Gothic masterpiece of the cathedral known as La Seu.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
26 Sep. 2025
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The alleged gunman, an Iraq war veteran who had made disparaging comments about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the weeks before, drove his vehicle into the chapel, opened fire on congregants, and then set the building on fire.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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The couple, who have three children together, eventually returned to the Las Vegas chapel where they were married in a 2024 episode of Live.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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Renovation plans to this tabernacle feature a mental wellness center and a workout room.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2025
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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
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“Temple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temple. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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