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

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

The band keeps the headphones securely in place, alongside the lightweight titanium frame that wraps around your ears and rests against your temples. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026

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

There are several different subtypes of New York City Restaurant, from the humble old-timers (Katz’s, Nom Wah) to the temples of filthy lucre (Bemelmans, Rao’s). — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026

Aurora police have consistently patrolled all temples in the Aurora area since last Sunday afternoon, said Aurora Public Safety Media Manager Jim Levicki. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

The film, which debuted at Cannes, 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, 18 Oct. 2026

The shrine is the place where two ancient Jewish temples stood in antiquity, and it is considered by Jews to be the holiest spot on Earth. — Ilan Ben Zion, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Oct. 2026