as in church
a building for public worship and especially Christian worship
worshippers gathering at the Baptist tabernacle on a bright Sunday morning
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Recent Examples of tabernacle
Communion rails were removed, ramps up to the altar were added, and the tabernacle was moved behind the altar.
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Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
23 Dec. 2025
André called his wardrobe his armor, his tabernacle and his sanctuary.
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Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
13 Dec. 2025
What was public was the box, a small tabernacle on the sidewalk, and the tears that were sneaking up on me.
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James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Renovation plans to this tabernacle feature a mental wellness center and a workout room.
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Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for tabernacle
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
23 Dec. 2025
André called his wardrobe his armor, his tabernacle and his sanctuary.
—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
13 Dec. 2025
What was public was the box, a small tabernacle on the sidewalk, and the tears that were sneaking up on me.
—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Renovation plans to this tabernacle feature a mental wellness center and a workout room.
—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for tabernacle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tabernacle
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So, Galetto was delighted to learn that the first American pope would be speaking live and receiving an award less than two miles from his church, on the eve of the nation’s 250th birthday.
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Parishioners at Saint Agnes said they were saddened by the schism and would continue to pray for a united church.
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Supporters argue that the gatherings represent a form of devotion untethered from rigid rituals and the gatekeeping normally associated with temples or religious processions.
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Still, many traditionalists don’t believe robotic elephants belong in temples.
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According to a local outlet, the couple will marry at a cathedral in the billionaire’s hometown region of (Funchal) Madeira.
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AmaSofia’s spring 2026 debut brings 31 departures, including Christmas Markets cruises, when festive decorations transform old towns and cathedrals.
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In addition to over-water villas, the resort will feature an over-water chapel for weddings and plenty of futuristic amenities.
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They got married in August 2016 in Sin City, and renewed their vows at the same chapel in 2023.
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“Tabernacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tabernacle. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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