shrine

as in sanctuary
a place that is considered sacred (as within a religion) for centuries pilgrims have traveled to the shrine of Saint Thomas à Becket in Canterbury, England

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Recent Examples of shrine With Japan, she was instantly drawn to hinoki’s sacredness in Japanese culture, from traditional baths and aromatherapy to ceremonies and shrines. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024 Tehran, too, has had contact with HTS to safeguard Shia shrines in Syria as well as Iranian diplomatic property. Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024 This historic location has seen centuries of transformation—from a Hawaiian fishing village and a bustling 19th-century harbor to a Japanese fishing hub with a Shinto shrine, Maui’s first commercial airport, and even a WWII training site. Jenn Rice, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 Japan has many beautiful temples, shrines, parks, gardens, and markets that are free to enter. Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shrine 

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“Shrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrine. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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