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
Worshipers mark the day by visiting holy sites and temples, the giving of alms and practicing mindfulness and spiritual purity, as noted by the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 May 2026
The scoop neckline adds a flattering touch, and the midi length provides enough coverage for entering temples while still allowing for full freedom of movement.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
The temples are mounted on spring hinges and look unassuming.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
The monks were mostly young students from temples across Sri Lanka and had been on a holiday sponsored by a businessman.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The reward is a rural landscape dotted with rice paddies and spice plantations, ancient Hindu temples and Roman Catholic churches, under-the-radar heritage hotels, and avant-garde restaurants.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Islamic centers and Buddhist temples were targeted in places ranging from Massachusetts to Minnesota, to Tennessee.
—David Mislin, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
My head was constantly on a swivel, captured by the neon lights in Chinatown contrasting against the gold facades of the centuries-old wats (temples).
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The film’s promotional campaign has leaned on community activation over conventional media buys, with outreach routed through temples and cultural organizations to build a participatory audience base ahead of release.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 May 2026
The scoop neckline adds a flattering touch, and the midi length provides enough coverage for entering temples while still allowing for full freedom of movement.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
The temples are mounted on spring hinges and look unassuming.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
The monks were mostly young students from temples across Sri Lanka and had been on a holiday sponsored by a businessman.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The reward is a rural landscape dotted with rice paddies and spice plantations, ancient Hindu temples and Roman Catholic churches, under-the-radar heritage hotels, and avant-garde restaurants.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Islamic centers and Buddhist temples were targeted in places ranging from Massachusetts to Minnesota, to Tennessee.
—David Mislin, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
My head was constantly on a swivel, captured by the neon lights in Chinatown contrasting against the gold facades of the centuries-old wats (temples).
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The film’s promotional campaign has leaned on community activation over conventional media buys, with outreach routed through temples and cultural organizations to build a participatory audience base ahead of release.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for temples
Noun
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Assemblies of God pastors call for change after churches fail to oust accused abusers.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
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Jarvis worked hard to create Mother’s Day, writing letters to churches, politicians, and city leaders, and eventually, a resolution was passed in Congress, dedicating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
7 May 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 9 May. 2026.
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