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ca·the·dral
kə-ˈthē-drəl 
1
: of, relating to, or containing a cathedra
2
: emanating from a chair of authority
3
: suggestive of a cathedral
a cathedral grove of redwoods
1
: a church that is the official seat of a diocesan bishop
2
: something that resembles or suggests a cathedral (as in size or importance)
a cathedral of business
the sports cathedral
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Noun
the company didn't want just a new office building—it demanded a cathedral that proclaimed its place among the giants of finance
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Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
Rebuilding Notre Dame required help from skilled craftsmen from around the globe and the use of tools — created on-site — that match those used by the original workers who built the cathedral centuries ago.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Tony Bradley, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
On April 15, 2019, the fire caused the collapse of the cathedral's roof and part of its exterior while destroying the interior.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
The cathedral dates back to the 12th century with the length of the structure stretching 420 feet and 157 feet wide.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
Rebuilding Notre Dame required help from skilled craftsmen from around the globe and the use of tools — created on-site — that match those used by the original workers who built the cathedral centuries ago.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Noun
With its grand reopening set for December 8, the cathedral’s restoration has become a testament to resilience, blending ancient craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
On April 15, 2019, the fire caused the collapse of the cathedral's roof and part of its exterior while destroying the interior.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Cathedral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cathedral. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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