as in church
a building for public worship and especially Christian worship
the largest temple in the Gothic style in the country
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Recent Examples of temple
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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Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Still, many traditionalists don’t believe robotic elephants belong in temples.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
The lightweight frames have rubber temple grips and adjustable nose pads.
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Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Althorp House sits on an expansive 14,000-acre estate—for reference, Manhattan is around 14,600 acres—encompassing a lake, stables, an 18th-century guesthouse, a memorial temple honoring Diana, and the lush surrounding gardens.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for temple
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Still, many traditionalists don’t believe robotic elephants belong in temples.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
The lightweight frames have rubber temple grips and adjustable nose pads.
—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Althorp House sits on an expansive 14,000-acre estate—for reference, Manhattan is around 14,600 acres—encompassing a lake, stables, an 18th-century guesthouse, a memorial temple honoring Diana, and the lush surrounding gardens.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temple
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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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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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Built in 1892, the gospel tabernacle once was home to the Grand Ole Opry radio show from 1943 to 1974.
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In the corner of one of Amsterdam's most elegant 17th-century canal houses, a cheetah leaps from an antique tabernacle.
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“Temple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temple. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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