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cathedral

[kuh-thee-druhl] / kəˈθi drəl /


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The Jewish Museum presents remarkable artifacts from the medieval cathedral and the Jewish community while highlighting both the prejudices and shared influences that shaped their making.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Standing outside the cathedral, Thomas Abood called the news "really difficult to take" after Pope Leo had brought a "new breath of hope."

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

The layout of the home is certainly unique, with an open-concept floor plan that’s heightened with cathedral ceilings and oversized windows.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

For safe-keeping, the flag is displayed in very low light, giving the chamber a sacred feel, like a cathedral crypt.

From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026

As if a strong wind has swept through the cathedral, the locked door inside me flies open.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

We would be sipping ice-cold spritzes at cafés overlooking the Mediterranean, frolicking down cobblestone streets lined with charming boutiques, and marveling at the frescoes and marble sculptures adorning grand cathedrals.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026

It’s a tribute to the medieval craftsmen who built Europe’s glorious cathedrals, but also a reminder that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026

“What an incredible opportunity to elevate the sport in a city where you have one of the great cathedrals of the sport,” Wasserman told The Times last year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2026

The paper survives as a husk, but the institution that became one of the cathedrals of world journalism is gone.

From Slate ● Feb. 5, 2026

Composers of the fourteenth century were inspired by the runting acoustics of the astounding cathedrals in which they worked.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall


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