as in tower
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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Recent Examples of cathedral
During the approximately hour-long service, the King proceeded through the cathedral with His Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms, as well as a choir and the Right Honourable Lady Mayor of the City of London, Dame Susan Langley, according to The Independent.
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Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
The place is a cathedral for hockey fans, full of passion for the sport’s history and its present.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 3 May 2026
Built of local stone, the railway’s great viaducts are as grand as cathedrals, and seem to rise naturally from their landscape.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 3 May 2026
For decades the government has largely ignored the problem other than stabilizing foundations under monuments like the cathedral.
—Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
The place is a cathedral for hockey fans, full of passion for the sport’s history and its present.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 3 May 2026
Built of local stone, the railway’s great viaducts are as grand as cathedrals, and seem to rise naturally from their landscape.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 3 May 2026
For decades the government has largely ignored the problem other than stabilizing foundations under monuments like the cathedral.
—Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cathedral
Noun
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This zigzag course left behind a blend of tenants and owners in the western tower, while the eastern tower remained empty.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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The area is part of one of Manhattan’s busiest shopping and tourist corridors, lined with luxury retailers, office towers and hotels.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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No, there won’t be a palace coup in the Kremlin anytime soon, and there’s unlikely to be a grassroots revolution either.—
Daniel DePetris,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2026
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Only in Universal’s theme parks does the palace seem more real and welcoming.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Those living in Upper Manhattan and Harlem must contend with buildings and structures rising up from The Bronx; those on the Upper East Side and Midtown will be looking toward Queens, while those in the East Village, down to Houston Street, are facing Brooklyn edifices.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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As with a cathedral, a basilica may be a relatively humble edifice, though many are spectacular buildings.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 May 2026
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“Cathedral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cathedral. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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