as in church
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
In Mexico, the holiday celebrates the end of Christmas by honoring Jesus’ presentation at the temple.
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
The trio also offers a range of travel styles, such as chasing eclipses from Arctic and Mediterranean cruise ships in 2026, photographing the eclipsed sun above ancient temples in 2027, and combining stargazing and Outback road trips in 2028.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Gayasan National Park, South Korea At Haeinsa, a 9th-century Buddhist temple set within South Korea’s Gayasan National Park, the Janggyeong Panjeon stands as a rare example of architecture built entirely in service of preservation.
—Navya Verma, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
Didn't get enough of the bone temple in 28 Years Later?
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
The trio also offers a range of travel styles, such as chasing eclipses from Arctic and Mediterranean cruise ships in 2026, photographing the eclipsed sun above ancient temples in 2027, and combining stargazing and Outback road trips in 2028.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Gayasan National Park, South Korea At Haeinsa, a 9th-century Buddhist temple set within South Korea’s Gayasan National Park, the Janggyeong Panjeon stands as a rare example of architecture built entirely in service of preservation.
—Navya Verma, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
Didn't get enough of the bone temple in 28 Years Later?
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temple
Noun
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Kelly has a reputation as one of the most disruptive regulars stationed outside the church.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Jan. 2026
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The sun won’t rise before seven thirty, Camilla thought, as her gaze drifted bitterly over the nearby rooftops and domed churches in the distance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Gothic architecture, on the other hand, focused on height and light; despite being constructed from heavy stone, Gothic cathedrals seem to defy the laws of gravity.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Architectural Digest,
9 Jan. 2026
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Reconstruction is now complete and the cathedral is even more breathtaking.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The palatial, cortijo-style main house, with its own chapel and 17th-century stone tower, is a pleasure palace with a pool, frontón court, stables, clay-pigeon shooting platform—and nearly 30 acres of orange and olive trees.—
Zoë Dare Hall,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Erected in a classic Victorian style, the yellow estate sits on 13 acres of land, which includes a putting green, a croquet lawn, and a chapel.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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Communion rails were removed, ramps up to the altar were added, and the tabernacle was moved behind the altar.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
23 Dec. 2025
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André called his wardrobe his armor, his tabernacle and his sanctuary.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
13 Dec. 2025
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“Temple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temple. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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