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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 temples
Controlled at different periods by Chinese, Indians, Portuguese, and Dutch settlers, the city boasts red brick houses typical of the Netherlands, a number of Portuguese buildings, and mosques and temples representing its Chinese and Malay past.
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Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 Feb. 2026
The pyramids, the temples, the stunning gold jewelry found in royal tombs — all of these marvels depended on practical, everyday tools wielded by skilled hands.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Sinclair has visited Hare Krishna temples, embedded among the followers of Ram Dass in Hawaii, and spent time with members of the Rajneesh movement, immortalized in the documentary series Wild Wild Country.
—Ezra Marcus, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
Along the way, the monks ate and slept at temples, churches, universities and community centres, bedding down in sleeping bags on the floor or outdoors in tents.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 10 Feb. 2026
In contrast, hair loss tends to show up in specific patterns — such as thinning near the temples, a widening hairline, or bald areas near the crown — and happen more gradually.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Hairline microblading creates individual hairlike strokes and is typically applied to the front hairline or temples.
—Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
The Temple of Artemis, whose origins date back as early as the 7th century BCE, was one of the largest Greek temples ever built.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
As Szakin points out, visiting temples and shrines such as Meiji Shrine or Senso-ji in Tokyo is often one of the most affordable ways to experience Japan’s history and culture.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 Feb. 2026
The pyramids, the temples, the stunning gold jewelry found in royal tombs — all of these marvels depended on practical, everyday tools wielded by skilled hands.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Sinclair has visited Hare Krishna temples, embedded among the followers of Ram Dass in Hawaii, and spent time with members of the Rajneesh movement, immortalized in the documentary series Wild Wild Country.
—Ezra Marcus, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
Along the way, the monks ate and slept at temples, churches, universities and community centres, bedding down in sleeping bags on the floor or outdoors in tents.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 10 Feb. 2026
In contrast, hair loss tends to show up in specific patterns — such as thinning near the temples, a widening hairline, or bald areas near the crown — and happen more gradually.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Hairline microblading creates individual hairlike strokes and is typically applied to the front hairline or temples.
—Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
The Temple of Artemis, whose origins date back as early as the 7th century BCE, was one of the largest Greek temples ever built.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
As Szakin points out, visiting temples and shrines such as Meiji Shrine or Senso-ji in Tokyo is often one of the most affordable ways to experience Japan’s history and culture.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for temples
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The Department of Homeland Security said it’s been in contact with churches in Springfield about the threats.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The historic heart of Savannah is best experienced by strolling, drifting between the squares with stately old homes, cafes, shops and churches.—
Adam Kuehl,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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God appeared once, Christianity twice, and cathedrals, but not the Mother of Parliaments in London.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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Carved from porous tufa stone once covered by the sea, the four wine cathedrals are considered an engineering marvel.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Temples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temples. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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