as in tower
a large, magnificent, or massive building
the company didn't want just a new office building—it demanded a cathedral that proclaimed its place among the giants of finance
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Recent Examples of cathedral
Some of its most notable works have involved housing people during natural disasters and war using the inexpensive material, as well as a cathedral built following New Zealand's Christchurch earthquake.
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Adam Williams
may 05, New Atlas, 5 May 2025
Near where Prima was sitting, on the top step of the cathedral, was a girl who looked familiar to her.
—Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
This week provides a rare opportunity for fans who may never get inside the NFL’s football cathedral, Lambeau Field, for a game due to limited ticket availability and soaring secondary market prices.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The cathedral was designed by the celebrity architect David Adjaye.
—Francis Kokoroko, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Adam Williams
may 05, New Atlas, 5 May 2025
Near where Prima was sitting, on the top step of the cathedral, was a girl who looked familiar to her.
—Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
This week provides a rare opportunity for fans who may never get inside the NFL’s football cathedral, Lambeau Field, for a game due to limited ticket availability and soaring secondary market prices.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The cathedral was designed by the celebrity architect David Adjaye.
—Francis Kokoroko, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cathedral
Noun
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According to a site plan, the other three towers would rise ten stories each, with a total of 565 affordable units for families and 160 affordable units for seniors.—
Tyler Williams,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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The tower would be the first in the region and marks the fifth time Dar Global and The Trump Organization are partnering.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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While there, William and Kate visited the Bhutanese palace and were greeted with a traditional Bhutanese welcoming ceremony.—
Greta Bjornson,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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There are colonial palaces next to street markets, and winding lanes that take you through the centuries on a stroll.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2025
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The volcanic edifice, composed of a complex succession of lava flows and ash deposits, started to take shape around 100,000 years ago.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Those costs are still as much as 20 percent less than building something new because the edifice is retained, Mr. Pestronk said.—
Ellen Rosen,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Cathedral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cathedral. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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