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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 temple The camera then cuts to a parody of the cleansing of the temple, with Mikey Day playing Jesus. Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Apr. 2025 Here are some of the latest discoveries: 2,500-year-old tombs unearthed near iconic Egyptian temple. Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025 But the chief priests of the ancient Jewish temple at Jerusalem see Jesus as a charismatic and popular Jewish preacher who challenges their authority. Nathanael Andrade, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced plans for 15 new temples on Sunday. Erin Alberty, Axios, 6 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for temple
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Noun
  • The company partners with senior living centers, churches, and insurance providers to offer on-site classes, giving accessibility to those who may not have the resources or mobility to visit a gym.
    USA Today, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The latter featured Delroy Lindo in an astonishing Broadway performance as a man battling the internalized power and anguish of the blues and the church.
    Armond White, National Review, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Built in the 12th century, the cathedral features stunning Romanesque and Gothic architecture.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Yes’ 1972 masterpiece was already a cathedral of sound, but Rhino’s deluxe edition transforms it into a shimmering sonic temple.
    Darryn King, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • A little later, the pair were walking through the gardens and into the chapel when Carlos finally got down on one knee.
    Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
  • On Sunday, the Vatican released the first photo of Francis since his hospitalization, showing him at the chapel in Gemelli hospital.
    Max Foster, Christopher Lamb and Billy Stockwell, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The Blessed Sacrament Chapel’s tabernacle is supported by three legs, symbolizing the Holy Trinity.
    Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
  • Wye Oak Tavern is located in what used to be the school's chapel, with soaring ceilings, stained glass, a tabernacle, and a sizable pipe organ.
    Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025

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“Temple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temple. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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