as in churches
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
Beyond its gorgeous beaches, families can explore an elephant sanctuary, tour cultural sites and temples, and taste unique street food.
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Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
In his earliest appearances as Sam, Kani had to apply gray makeup to his beard and temples to be believable as the middle-aged employee.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Her father was a sculptor and her grandfather an architect known for designing temples across East Asia.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2026
The twisted ponytail was paired with a new set of long, feathery bangs, which Kidman wore brushed across her forehead and gently winged out near her temples for more texture and movement.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
Buddhists often celebrate Vesak with processions, by visiting temples, meditating and through acts of fasting, while adherents in India may immerse themselves in the river Ganga to wash away their sins.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Gifted by wise men to the baby Jesus — and burned as incense in churches and temples around the world.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
Then, apply a small amount to the temples, forehead, and back of the neck.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
The need for better fortune in visa lotteries has given rise to a new profession — agents who pray in temples across the Pacific on behalf of others.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
In his earliest appearances as Sam, Kani had to apply gray makeup to his beard and temples to be believable as the middle-aged employee.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Her father was a sculptor and her grandfather an architect known for designing temples across East Asia.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2026
The twisted ponytail was paired with a new set of long, feathery bangs, which Kidman wore brushed across her forehead and gently winged out near her temples for more texture and movement.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
Buddhists often celebrate Vesak with processions, by visiting temples, meditating and through acts of fasting, while adherents in India may immerse themselves in the river Ganga to wash away their sins.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Gifted by wise men to the baby Jesus — and burned as incense in churches and temples around the world.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
Then, apply a small amount to the temples, forehead, and back of the neck.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
The need for better fortune in visa lotteries has given rise to a new profession — agents who pray in temples across the Pacific on behalf of others.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for temples
Noun
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Goldsmiths worked from the same templates as masons did, producing tabletop churches and pocket chapels.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
23 Apr. 2026
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The performances will mainly take place in concert halls, theaters, and churches.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Entry is free, and the interior is genuinely stunning — the kind of stop that rewards curiosity even if cathedrals aren’t typically your thing.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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On shrill winter nights, Moscow’s power is conspicuous, its Orthodox cathedrals and Stalinist high-rises illuminated, though the view falls dim in the autumn and spring, shrouded in sheets of greige.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Temples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temples. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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