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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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He broadcast from anti-ICE protests and stopped by a church to interview a pastor and volunteers organizing a food drive for immigrants too afraid to go outside.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

He plans to start the day with Mass at a nearby church — before taking on Amen Corner.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

In his church he was called a prophet, and was believed to receive and share divine revelation directly from God.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

"Safeguarding is for the protection of vulnerable people, and that's the most important thing within any institution and especially within a church," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Afterward we waited for Peter at the small side door of the church.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom