Synonyms of temples

temples

noun

plural of temple

as in churches

a building for public worship and especially Christian worship

the largest temple in the Gothic style in the country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• churches
• cathedrals
• chapels
• tabernacles
• shrines
• abbeys
• oratories
• kirks
• missions
• sanctuaries
• pagodas
• mosques
• synagogues
• meetinghouses
• minsters
• bethels
• shuls

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of temples

Before they were killed, those chosen for sacrifice were taken to Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire, or to temples or oracles scattered throughout the territory. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026

Instead, temples are sacred places reserved for special ordinances. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026

In Frisco, Texas, opposition to Hindu temples and a mosque fueled claims of an Indian takeover, and a protester tore apart an Indian flag near City Hall. — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Lielle, set in a glamorous subterranean room on West Pico Boulevard, is the culmination of Swedish chef Marcus Jernmark’s years of experience in high-end temples around the world. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Sinot then applied a smattering of rhinestones to Larsson's inner crease, but most of the sparkle was concentrated just past her outer lashes and up her temples in a wing-like shape. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026

The chances of actually witnessing totality at any of the major temples are probably slim. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026

The deadpan family comedy follows a 63-year-old man who drags nine relatives on a one-day tour of nine temples after a fortune teller warns that his mother will soon die. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026

However, Eck shows that these new temples were often met with hostility. — Arun Brahmbhatt, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026