shrine

Example Sentences

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Her home is a shrine to Regency England; a life-size cutout of actor Colin Firth—from what many consider the best of the many renditions of “Pride & Prejudice”—stands watch over her much-ruffled bedroom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

But that changed after archaeometry expert Professor Ernst Pernicka concluded there was "no doubt whatsoever" the statue came from Bubon, where an imperial shrine housed bronze sculptures of Roman emperors.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Having last visited the shrine in 2018, Claudia plans to spend her 60th birthday in the city this year but will not get the chance to see the shrine again before it is taken down.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

A shrine for a much-loved character from Doctor Who spin-off show Torchwood is set to be taken down after more than a decade.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

About ten feet away there’s a shrine for Khalil in the middle of the street; lit candles, teddy bears, framed pictures, and balloons.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas