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a large, magnificent, or massive building
the company didn't want just a new office building—it demanded a cathedral that proclaimed its place among the giants of finance
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Carrara’s cathedral — made almost entirely of Carrara marble, naturally — features a nativity with miniature renderings of mining life: figurines of cavatori (quarrymen) with chisels and axes, little marble wheelbarrows, blocks being lugged down the hill.
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Meara Sharma, The Dial, 22 July 2025
In fact, the only ballpark on this list that was still standing at the turn of the millennium was that little emerald cathedral in Boston.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 20 July 2025
The hotel is also in a great location, next to one of the city's most popular parks (Parque Benito Juárez) and within walking distance of many of San Miguel’s attractions, without being too close to the hustle and bustle of the crowds around the cathedral.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
The ceremony — during which guests were welcomed into the cathedral to the sound of bagpipes, per Hello! — was followed by a reception at the Shangri-La Hotel inside The Shard.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Meara Sharma, The Dial, 22 July 2025
In fact, the only ballpark on this list that was still standing at the turn of the millennium was that little emerald cathedral in Boston.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 20 July 2025
The hotel is also in a great location, next to one of the city's most popular parks (Parque Benito Juárez) and within walking distance of many of San Miguel’s attractions, without being too close to the hustle and bustle of the crowds around the cathedral.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
The ceremony — during which guests were welcomed into the cathedral to the sound of bagpipes, per Hello! — was followed by a reception at the Shangri-La Hotel inside The Shard.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cathedral
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Following the dedication, Belly announces their plans to get married in August from across the seafood tower.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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The city continues to spend millions annually on building upkeep and security, although the office tower remains uninhabitable.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
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The architect is Roger Ferris, who has devoted 20 years of his career to building Rubin’s pleasure palace.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
31 July 2025
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From the palaces of Rajasthan to the modern miracles of central Tokyo, there’s a little something for everyone here.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
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Having such an edifice is paramount these days to compete in the NBA, especially in a smaller market.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2025
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St James’ Park is a centripetal edifice, looming over everything and everyone.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Cathedral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cathedral. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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