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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 temples
The Temple of Artemis, whose origins date back as early as the 7th century BCE, was one of the largest Greek temples ever built.
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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
Visitors to temples and Buddhist theme parks in Asia may find paintings or three-dimensional dioramas of women in a bloody pond.
—Megan Bryson, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
Based near the northern city of Chiang Rai, this is one of Thailand’s most extraordinary Buddhist temples.
—Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Rothblatt said, sarcastically, as Fakroune sat at the defense table rubbing his temples.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Tradition at Yasu Omakase includes the counter itself, a 600-year-old hinoki counter, which is carved from wood usually reserved for Japanese temples and shrines.
—Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
The city is home to over 600 temples as well as significant sites, such as Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and the colonial-style Old Quarter.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
The complex is built on Temple Mount, which is regarded as Judaism’s holiest place as the site of two ancient temples.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
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
Visitors to temples and Buddhist theme parks in Asia may find paintings or three-dimensional dioramas of women in a bloody pond.
—Megan Bryson, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
Based near the northern city of Chiang Rai, this is one of Thailand’s most extraordinary Buddhist temples.
—Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Rothblatt said, sarcastically, as Fakroune sat at the defense table rubbing his temples.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Tradition at Yasu Omakase includes the counter itself, a 600-year-old hinoki counter, which is carved from wood usually reserved for Japanese temples and shrines.
—Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
The city is home to over 600 temples as well as significant sites, such as Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and the colonial-style Old Quarter.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
The complex is built on Temple Mount, which is regarded as Judaism’s holiest place as the site of two ancient temples.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for temples
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“Temples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temples. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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