church

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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3
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 In just eight years, Rasca has opened three additional sites: In a restored church in Mayfair, on the industrious docklands of Wood Wharf, and most recently, in an unused car park in Ilford. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024 The group held recruitment and organizing meetings in church halls. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024 Alfaro, 30, set up shop early Monday at a Baptist church in southeast Oklahoma City, where residents sifted through debris and emergency responders worked to restore power and clear wreckage – even as rounds of thunderstorms barreled across the region. Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024 Of the cast, Judy Greer stands out as the flustered but patient substitute pageant director and mom who learns to raise her voice in support of the kids the church wants to avoid and leave behind. Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for church 
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Noun
  • Another temple worth visiting is Eklingji Temple, dedicated to another member of the Hindu triumvirate, Lord Shiva the destroyer, and known for its elaborate carvings, paintings and sculpture.
    Laurie Werner, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
  • When the diyas are lit, they are placed in rows in temples and houses or set afloat on rivers and streams.
    Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2024
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  • What is the Gateway Church? Gateway Church was founded in 2000 and is now one of the largest congregations in the nation, with an attendance of over 25,000.
    Jenna Sundel, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Some Ethiopian children continue to attend the Lutheran afterschool program, and the congregation has joined several others in helping hundreds of newcomers with everything from meals to furniture to winter clothing.
    Giovanna Dell'orto, Twin Cities, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Outside, roughly 40 people, including an attorney who represented Moore, opponents of the death penalty and members of the clergy held a prayer vigil.
    Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Despite a relatively muted reception by the clergy of St. Patrick’s, the New York Archdiocese later condemned the ceremony, leading to an all-out scandal.
    Eva Reign, Them, 24 Oct. 2024
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  • The university canceled all classes scheduled for Monday, when grief counselors will be available for students in the chapel.
    Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The university collects names and photos of saints in people’s lives, then hangs the names up in the chapel.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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  • 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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  • In his hometown of Nashville, Kearney will play the Roman Theatre, a former tabernacle and home to the Grand Ol’ Opry.
    Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 30 July 2024
  • Please, oh please, if anyone has that tabernacle or knows of its whereabouts, notify the authorities at once and turn it in at once.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2024

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“Church.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/church. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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