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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
Clear out stagnant energy along the jaw, cheekbones, temples by applying pressure to these points.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
The owner of the car parked in the off-limits spot by the temple, Quinaysa Arnold, was ultimately hit with a $4,000 fine, Tucker said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
These take a fraction of a second, thanks to a flexible, liquid crystal film controlled electronically by tapping or sliding a finger across the temples.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Riya awakens at the beginning with a nasty gash to her temple, having forgotten all that happened, but quickly clued into the still-volatile situation by the corpses of three of her fellow crew members: Kevin (Beulah Koale), Adhi (Iko Uwais) and Davis (Flying Lotus).
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
The owner of the car parked in the off-limits spot by the temple, Quinaysa Arnold, was ultimately hit with a $4,000 fine, Tucker said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
These take a fraction of a second, thanks to a flexible, liquid crystal film controlled electronically by tapping or sliding a finger across the temples.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Riya awakens at the beginning with a nasty gash to her temple, having forgotten all that happened, but quickly clued into the still-volatile situation by the corpses of three of her fellow crew members: Kevin (Beulah Koale), Adhi (Iko Uwais) and Davis (Flying Lotus).
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temple
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Since emerging, the group has successfully protected liquor stores, churches, shrines and residences from theft and vandalism, according to the Eagles of Antioch.—
Chris Massaro,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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The basilica holds significance to Francis, who usually visits the church before and after trips abroad, as well as after hospital stays.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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In Argentina, whose population is roughly 63 percent Catholic, people celebrated Bergoglio’s ascendancy to the papacy with jubilation in the streets; thousands headed to the country’s cathedrals waving Argentine flags.—
Federico Perelmuter,
The Dial,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Ones swear loyalty to the queen of Good (Camille Cottin), who’s headquartered in a space cathedral linked to the area via an undersea portal.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2025
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The community also includes a community/conference center, a chapel, walking trails and commercial space.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2025
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The very last piece in the school’s master plan is a new chapel, planned for an empty lot on the edge of the King’s Quad.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 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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“Temple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temple. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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