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temple

noun

ˈtem-pəl

Definition of temple

as in church

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 Each temple is considered a house of the Lord, where the teachings of Jesus Christ are reaffirmed through sacred ordinances, learning about life’s purpose and making covenants to follow Jesus Christ and serve others. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026 The doctor evaluates your forehead shape, your temple recession, and your existing hair density. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 Located on the waterfront close to the Bosphorus Bridge, which creates a wonderful visual juxtaposition of the city’s blend of traditional and contemporary aesthetics, this 18th-century Neo-Baroque temple is incredibly ornate. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026 Like all smart glasses with audio, the Pro 2 uses speakers in the temples to direct sound toward your ears. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for temple

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Across the country, immigrants have stayed home from work, kept children out of school and avoided stores, churches and other places that once anchored daily life.

— Maria Santana, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Jones represents Deacon Charles McClendon and the faction of the church that filed a lawsuit last week seeking the widow's removal as interim pastor.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Aug. 2026

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Enclosed by a network of 13th-century walls, the narrow streets of old York host myriad awe-inspiring relics from its pre-industrial past, perhaps the most famous being York Minster, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals anywhere.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
The fire was catastrophic, but the heat stopped short of the full depth, even in vaults – the arched stone ceilings of the cathedral – only about 5 to 6 inches (12 to 15 centimeters) thick.

— Giorgia Giardina, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026

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With an open-door policy, the mission has been a refuge for as many as 1,000 people, at one point putting up hundreds of cots nightly in its chapel to accommodate women from the street.

— David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
The secluded beach of Agia Thalassa (north) sits at the end of an unpaved road out of Panormos, sandy and shaded by tamarisks, with a small chapel watching over the water.

— Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

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