as in sanctuaries
a place that is considered sacred (as within a religion)
for centuries pilgrims have traveled to the shrine of Saint Thomas à Becket in Canterbury, England
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Recent Examples of shrines
On June 3, the Bahraini government banned its citizens from travelling to Iran and Iraq, home to some of the most important shrines in Shiite Islam.
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semafor.com,
25 June 2026
The central story was the overwhelming evidence indicating that Russia’s attack on one of Christianity’s greatest shrines during its military assault on Kyiv was a war crime.
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Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Religious pilgrimages to local shrines mix piety with communal festivities and music.
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Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2026
The forest is full of small challenges, not unlike the shrines in Tears of the Kingdom.
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Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
6 June 2026
Mother pleads for help finding son His mother asked community members to check hotels, hostels, capsule hotels, internet cafés, manga cafés, train stations, convenience stores, hiking areas, rivers, shrines and other places.
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Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
The importance of shrines and temples to the cultural life of Tokyo can’t be overstated.
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Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
The image appears across temples in the Kathmandu Valley, in paintings, in shrines.
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Vogue,
1 June 2026
Contemporary watercolor portraits, traditional Mexican motifs like the Sacred Heart and altar shrines, as well as handmade ceramics are included in the art collection that brings a personable touch to the other three bedrooms, each boasting a distinct wash of color.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
semafor.com,
25 June 2026
The central story was the overwhelming evidence indicating that Russia’s attack on one of Christianity’s greatest shrines during its military assault on Kyiv was a war crime.
—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Religious pilgrimages to local shrines mix piety with communal festivities and music.
—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2026
The forest is full of small challenges, not unlike the shrines in Tears of the Kingdom.
—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
6 June 2026
Mother pleads for help finding son His mother asked community members to check hotels, hostels, capsule hotels, internet cafés, manga cafés, train stations, convenience stores, hiking areas, rivers, shrines and other places.
—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
The importance of shrines and temples to the cultural life of Tokyo can’t be overstated.
—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
The image appears across temples in the Kathmandu Valley, in paintings, in shrines.
—
Vogue,
1 June 2026
Contemporary watercolor portraits, traditional Mexican motifs like the Sacred Heart and altar shrines, as well as handmade ceramics are included in the art collection that brings a personable touch to the other three bedrooms, each boasting a distinct wash of color.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrines
sanctuaries
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The state’s private waters are, in some ways, sanctuaries for the resource.
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Eco effort The resort is home to one of three turtle conservation sanctuaries in the Maldives, developed with Olive Ridley Project.
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“Shrines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrines. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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