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 Last Thursday, parts of the shrine started to go back to Canada following a repatriation ceremony in New York. Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 31 Mar. 2025 The city is also often visited for its temples, shrines, palaces and other historical structures. Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025 Every year, thousands of locals flock to Ganga Talao, a scenic crater lake on the southern part of the island that’s overlooked by a 33-meter-tall statue of the goddess Shiva and a shrine to Hanuman, the monkey god of wisdom and courage. Byrefael Kubersky, science.org, 20 Mar. 2025 Travelers can also see shrines and temples, enjoy miles of hiking trails, and ride an aerial tramway. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025 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 21 Apr. 2025.

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