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church

[church] / tʃɜrtʃ /
NOUN
religious institution, building
Synonyms
STRONGEST
chapel mosque parish sanctuary shrine synagogue temple
STRONG
abbey basilica bethel cathedral chancel chantry fold minster mission oratory tabernacle
WEAK
Lord's house house of God house of prayer house of worship sacellum
NOUN
religious belief, group
Synonyms
STRONGEST
congregation denomination faith religion sect society
STRONG
affiliation body chapter communion connection creed cult doctrine faction gathering ism order persuasion schism
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agnosticism disbelief

Example Sentences

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The incident had been reported to the church in May 2024.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

In a statement, the church trustees said they took "the matter of safeguarding very seriously" and have implemented improvements highlighted by the investigation.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Students may learn that the Pilgrims arrived on the Mayflower, that the First Amendment protects religious liberty, and that church and state are constitutionally distinct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Tears streamed from the eyes of Uwde Sliman, a 40-year-old Ethiopian draped in a white shawl, as she came out of the church.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Chase believed that Tomás went to church for the same reason he had left everything behind to join Chase’s father.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith