1
as in temple
a building for public worship and especially Christian worship
a city that is noted for its many historic churches
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2
as in congregation
a body of persons gathered for religious worship
spoke to the whole church at once
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as in clergy
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church
a time when few young men seem to want to join the church
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Recent Examples of church
Chronister abruptly withdrew his name in December for the DEA post days after being tapped by Trump following concerns over his enforcement of COVID-19 protocols in Florida, including at a church.
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Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Feb. 2025
Louisiana, Arizona end pauses on capital punishment as 3 executions set for March Texas pastor with simple dream killed in his own church.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Their resettlement was being handled by Welcome Corps, a Biden-era program in which a group of U.S. citizens—in this case, a church in East Tennessee—can sponsor a refugee.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
The only real prejudice Desiree encounters is from the pastor at the family church, and even that’s in the form of microaggressions rather than outright hostility.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 5 Feb. 2025
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Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Feb. 2025
Louisiana, Arizona end pauses on capital punishment as 3 executions set for March Texas pastor with simple dream killed in his own church.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Their resettlement was being handled by Welcome Corps, a Biden-era program in which a group of U.S. citizens—in this case, a church in East Tennessee—can sponsor a refugee.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
The only real prejudice Desiree encounters is from the pastor at the family church, and even that’s in the form of microaggressions rather than outright hostility.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for church
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The frames are precision-engineered with bold yet sleek details, the temples are wider, and the proportions are unisex.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
17 Feb. 2025
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Viewers will see the temples Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen and Thai Wat Pho featured, as well as the Chao Phraya River.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
14 Feb. 2025
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The congregation, which is keeping Wash Park in its name for now, works with nonprofits around town.—
Matthew Geiger,
The Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2025
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The church will also be hosting a program on the bus for middle and high school students in the congregation on Sunday.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Adams delivered the heated remark while speaking at an event at Brooklyn’s Rehoboth Cathedral — a gathering billed as a rally for his reelection in June’s Democratic mayoral primary — and he was introduced by a handful of clergy members who sang his praises.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2025
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Ranking above judges: clergy, auto mechanics, police officers, funeral directors and day care providers.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2025
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This family favorite is an enormous underground city complete with salt artworks, a lake mining demonstrations, an underground restaurant, and St. Kinga’s chapel, a salt structure that still operates as a church.—
Jamie Davis Smith,
AFAR Media,
19 Feb. 2025
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Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service in the chapel.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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As Paris‘ Notre-Dame cathedral has risen from the ashes, La Tour d’Argent is poised to offer the most expansive view of the city’s landmark.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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Zoom in: On Wednesday and Friday, visitors can immerse themselves in 45-minute light shows in the cathedral's lofty, gothic nave from 6-9pm.—
Anna Spiegel,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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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
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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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“Church.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/church. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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