as in churches
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
My head was constantly on a swivel, captured by the neon lights in Chinatown contrasting against the gold facades of the centuries-old wats (temples).
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Depending on the season (the camp opens from May through December, when temperatures are pleasant), days fill with picnics in the mountains, visits to Buddhist festivals, or merit-making ceremonies at nearby temples and shrines.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
The path connects several temples including Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) and is known as the favorite place of famous philosopher Nishida Kitaro, hence the name.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The film’s promotional campaign has leaned on community activation over conventional media buys, with outreach routed through temples and cultural organizations to build a participatory audience base ahead of release.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
From ancient temples to modern towers, these seven destinations capture the remarkable range of Japan’s history and landscape.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Beyond its gorgeous beaches, families can explore an elephant sanctuary, tour cultural sites and temples, and taste unique street food.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
In his earliest appearances as Sam, Kani had to apply gray makeup to his beard and temples to be believable as the middle-aged employee.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Her father was a sculptor and her grandfather an architect known for designing temples across East Asia.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2026
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Depending on the season (the camp opens from May through December, when temperatures are pleasant), days fill with picnics in the mountains, visits to Buddhist festivals, or merit-making ceremonies at nearby temples and shrines.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
The path connects several temples including Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) and is known as the favorite place of famous philosopher Nishida Kitaro, hence the name.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The film’s promotional campaign has leaned on community activation over conventional media buys, with outreach routed through temples and cultural organizations to build a participatory audience base ahead of release.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
From ancient temples to modern towers, these seven destinations capture the remarkable range of Japan’s history and landscape.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Beyond its gorgeous beaches, families can explore an elephant sanctuary, tour cultural sites and temples, and taste unique street food.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
In his earliest appearances as Sam, Kani had to apply gray makeup to his beard and temples to be believable as the middle-aged employee.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Her father was a sculptor and her grandfather an architect known for designing temples across East Asia.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for temples
Noun
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National headlines report churches seeing an uptick in converts and attendance and trends on social media, especially among younger men.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland announced that more than a dozen churches in the East Bay will be closing amid ongoing financial woes.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Entry is free, and the interior is genuinely stunning — the kind of stop that rewards curiosity even if cathedrals aren’t typically your thing.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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On shrill winter nights, Moscow’s power is conspicuous, its Orthodox cathedrals and Stalinist high-rises illuminated, though the view falls dim in the autumn and spring, shrouded in sheets of greige.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Temples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temples. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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