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Archaeologists also worked on cleaning the underground tunnels of a Greco-Roman catacomb previously found at the site.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
The building's basement was a 20,000-square-foot underground area, commonly known as the catacombs, that was used for things like storage, transport and drying meat.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
One morning the four of us climbed the bell tower of the Monolithic church in Saint-Emilion, a medieval marvel, then descended, following a guide, into the subterranean nave and catacombs.
—Jo Rodgers, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, the last viewers see of Pope and Sarah, they are trapped in the catacombs as floodwaters rush in from a brewing storm.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
The building's basement was a 20,000-square-foot underground area, commonly known as the catacombs, that was used for things like storage, transport and drying meat.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
One morning the four of us climbed the bell tower of the Monolithic church in Saint-Emilion, a medieval marvel, then descended, following a guide, into the subterranean nave and catacombs.
—Jo Rodgers, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, the last viewers see of Pope and Sarah, they are trapped in the catacombs as floodwaters rush in from a brewing storm.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catacomb
Noun
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An inscription stated that Hatshepsut had the tomb's contents relocated due to flooding.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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History and literature buffs will also want to visit Dante Alighieri’s tomb.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Spaces that formerly constituted the theater foyer and underground vault rooms were transformed into an expansive showroom spanning over three floors out of the total seven.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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Sullivan graduates with school records in all-around and uneven bars, while Phillip holds the records on floor and vault.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In the crypt where St. Anthony was born, there is a contemporary tile panel illustrating a 1982 visit to the church by Pope John Paul II.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Be sure to bring along a copy of Gabriel Garcia Marquez' Of Love and Demons for poolside reading—the illustrious crypt that inspired this spooky story is located right on the hotel grounds and Marquez’ house is just around the corner.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Catacomb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catacomb. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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