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

With the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and temples on the Nile, Luxor and Aswan have been welcoming many tourists who consider the river cruise to be a vital component of their trip rather than an add-on option. — Connie Etemadi, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026

At its height, the complex included dozens of temples, palaces and monasteries. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

These quiet temples attract grown-ups hungry for books that preserve our childhood worlds. — Myriam Gurba, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Yet entrenched misogyny and debates over gender equality within the religion have persisted, particularly over women’s access to temples andcertain rituals. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

The two girls walk in snowy fields, visit temples and aquariums, and study sharks and other sea creatures for a new manga. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026

The portable, retractable cream stick delivers warmth and definition rather than a wash of color, blending easily across the cheekbones, temples, and other areas where the sun naturally hits. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

While Mormon temples may be a common sight in many cities across the United States, the average American might not realize how much land is owned by the Mormon Church. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 1 Sep. 2026

In May 2021, Noora Lewis — a 63-year-old from Birmingham, England — visited a general practitioner at Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre after experiencing symptoms like headaches, jaw aches, tender temples and pain on the right side of her face. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026