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Recent Examples of altar
On June 4, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., alternative-pop singer-songwriter King Princess sacrificed herself on the altar of live music.
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Stephen Daw, Billboard, 30 June 2025
Barca has just had Nico Williams throw egg in its face, after reportedly agreeing terms with the La Liga champion but then ditching it at the altar and signing a 10-year contract extension with Athletic Club.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez aren’t rushing to the altar.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
Behind the altar is a charming view of Cinderella Castle.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 9 July 2025
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Stephen Daw, Billboard, 30 June 2025
Barca has just had Nico Williams throw egg in its face, after reportedly agreeing terms with the La Liga champion but then ditching it at the altar and signing a 10-year contract extension with Athletic Club.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez aren’t rushing to the altar.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
Behind the altar is a charming view of Cinderella Castle.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for altar
pulpit
Noun
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Many who spoke with the Herald pointed to recent polling that shows that most Americans want to leave politics out of the pulpit.—
Lauren Costantino
Updated July 20,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
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Both political parties have tested the line in trying to harness the power of the pulpit, with many Republicans wooing evangelical leaders while Democrats often try to curry favor with Black churches.—
Tiffany Li,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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“Altar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altar. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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