Thesaurus results for TEMPLES

temples

noun

plural of temple

as in churches

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 temples The condition can be treated with fillers or fat transfer procedures, though experts warn that the temples are a high-risk area for cosmetic injections because of the nearby blood vessels. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 The building, and another being dedicated that same day in Brazil, will be the newest LDS temples, part of an unprecedented global expansion of temple sites. — ABC News, 6 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 The facial fat pads that create fullness in the cheeks and temples sometimes shrink faster than skin can retract, producing a characteristic hollowing and laxity. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Of course, Yamagata is a long way to go just to peep some jellyfish, so combine a visit with the misty temples of nearby Dewa Sanzan, three mountains sacred to the ascetics of the esoteric Shugendo religion. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026 Known as the Temple City of India, Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India, once was the site of about 7,000 temples and is a popular tourist destination due to the hundreds of temples that still stand. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026 In his time on the Coast several Buddhist temples and retreat centers had sprung up near and around his property. — Patrick Comiskey, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 Situated in the Mediterranean between Italy and North Africa, the island of Malta is known for its 5,000-year-old megalithic temples, crystal clear lagoon waters, and cinematic landscapes. — The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 27 July 2026

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Russia has bombed churches, museums, libraries, schools and archives.

— Lidia Pilecky, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
During Kenya’s transition to self-governance from colonial rule, the extensive network of Christian schools and medical institutions established by churches provided education and health care.

— Stephanie TriplettAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

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They have been launched from mountains, riverbanks, bridges, medieval ramparts, cathedrals.

— Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Look for museums, churches and cathedrals To escape the sun, tour guides recommend heading inside museums, churches and cathedrals, which tend to be cooler because of thick walls, high ceilings and, sometimes, air conditioning.

— The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026

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