Thesaurus results for SHRINES

shrines

noun

plural of shrine

as in sanctuaries

a place that is considered sacred (as within a religion) for centuries pilgrims have traveled to the shrine of Saint Thomas à Becket in Canterbury, England

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Recent Examples of shrines Outside the shrines, though, the atmosphere is almost festive. — Jane Arraf, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026 Some temples may also have shrines dedicated to indigenous gods or spirits of the land. — Brooke Schedneck, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026 While there are a handful of shrines and temples to visit, the real appeal here is the pace. — Amy Tadehara, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026 The measure effectively cut off government funding for shrines and removed Shinto practices and teachings from public institutions. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 The path up to the main temple feels removed from the everyday city, passing small shrines and quiet corners where the mountain itself seems to become part of the religious experience. — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Inside, inscriptions bearing Paser's name depict him worshipping various deities inside shrines, as well as seated with his wife before an offering table. — CBS News, 12 July 2026 The party has proved as malleable to religion as to capitalism, spending billions on the rejuvenation of Buddhist shrines from Sri Lanka to Nepal. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026 Khamenei’s casket was displayed Tuesday in Qom, the Iranian seat of religious scholarship, and Iranian officials have said funeral events will take place Wednesday in Iraq, which is home to two of the holiest shrines for Shiites. — Garrett Haake, NBC news, 7 July 2026

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sanctuaries

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Not all portions of Grand Traverse County are open to deer hunting and some whitetails are able to grow old in those sanctuaries.

— Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
The waterfront suites with private verandahs and two-bedroom plunge pool villas are special sanctuaries.

— Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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