Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minsters
Noun
-
Carved from porous tufa stone once covered by the sea, the four wine cathedrals are considered an engineering marvel.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026 -
Gothic architecture, on the other hand, focused on height and light; despite being constructed from heavy stone, Gothic cathedrals seem to defy the laws of gravity.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Architectural Digest,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
With missions becoming longer, NASA is constantly looking at upgrades to the space station's medical gear, said deputy program manager Dina Contella.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
-
Admiral Thomas Allan told the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday that during a shutdown the Coast Guard would have to suspend all non-essential missions, and defer training and maintenance, along with commercial safety inspections and other services.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Inextricably tied to the D-Day invasion of World War II, this northern French region of orchards, dairies, horse farms and seaside villages along the English Channel draws visitors who come to honor the fallen or visit famous medieval fortresses and abbeys.—
Seth Sherwood,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
-
Euganean Hills are a treasure trove of biodiversity, and not only naturalistic but also historical, artistic and cultural, thanks to the presence of Venetian villas, castles, villages, monasteries and abbeys.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Iran’s Shia shrines already draw millions of pilgrims from Muslim countries.—
Arash Azizi,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
-
There are no shrines to Lobotka in the style of those dedicated to Maradona.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The Temple of Artemis, whose origins date back as early as the 7th century BCE, was one of the largest Greek temples ever built.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
-
As Szakin points out, visiting temples and shrines such as Meiji Shrine or Senso-ji in Tokyo is often one of the most affordable ways to experience Japan’s history and culture.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Coral planting in Costa Rica, women’s empowerment projects in Morocco, artisan preservation in Japan and Sweden, and elephant sanctuaries in Botswana are embedded into itineraries.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
-
In keeping with the wellness-first atmosphere, the bathrooms are true sanctuaries carved from limestone and slate, with custom products infused with local lemon, lady’s mantle, and edelweiss.—
Jackie Caradonio,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The bill, which has similar versions in the House and in the Senate, would exempt volunteers who provide armed security services at churches, synagogues, mosques and other houses of worship from the required Class D and G licenses held by professional security services.—
Lauren Costantino
February 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
-
Martin has given her presentation to countless audiences, including programs at schools, churches, park district and twice for the American Medical Association.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Minsters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minsters. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
