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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
Just south of Amalfi, Cilento offers ancient temples, pristine sands, and the best mozzarella in Italy, yet visiting is a fraction of the cost.
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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
In seconds, their faces seem to transform, all from pulling back those braids by their temples.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 29 May 2026
According to the brand, all lenses offer UV400 protection, while a metal wire core within the temples is designed to improve durability and allow for a more adjustable fit.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
In Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana, jogti hijras, jogins, or jogappas are trans women who devote themselves in temples as special servants to the goddess Yellamma.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
This is not a place to visit without a guide, unless the only goal is to take pictures of temples.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The accordionist stomped sideways under the stage lights, sweat running down his temples, looking like Angus Young sans schoolboy shorts.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
The film follows Sakol, who, after hearing a prophecy that his elderly mother may die soon, sets out on a one-day pilgrimage to nine temples as a remedy.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 May 2026
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
In seconds, their faces seem to transform, all from pulling back those braids by their temples.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 29 May 2026
According to the brand, all lenses offer UV400 protection, while a metal wire core within the temples is designed to improve durability and allow for a more adjustable fit.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
In Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana, jogti hijras, jogins, or jogappas are trans women who devote themselves in temples as special servants to the goddess Yellamma.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
This is not a place to visit without a guide, unless the only goal is to take pictures of temples.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The accordionist stomped sideways under the stage lights, sweat running down his temples, looking like Angus Young sans schoolboy shorts.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
The film follows Sakol, who, after hearing a prophecy that his elderly mother may die soon, sets out on a one-day pilgrimage to nine temples as a remedy.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for temples
Noun
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Institutions such as schools and churches have a structural role to play.—
Christian B. Miller,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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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
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College football’s greatest assets are its fans and cathedrals.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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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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“Temples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temples. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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