minsters

noun

plural of minster
as in oratories

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  1. cathedrals
  2. missions
  3. abbeys
  4. shrines
  5. temples
  6. sanctuaries
  7. churches
Noun
  • That mammoth effort was evident on Monday, as 700 guests filed up the steps of one of the world’s largest gothic cathedrals.
    — Ariel Bielsky, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Originally inspired by the basilicas and cathedrals of Paris, Luminiscence co-founder Romain Sarfati and his team developed a way to engage visitors with the historic architectural beauty surrounding them.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of cathedrals
Noun
  • Officials said any drone traveling above 100 mph lost its connection, disrupting some missions.
    — Azhar Sukri,Terri Cullen, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • This hindered Ukraine's ability to intercept drones and disrupted missions.
    — Ava Pukatch, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of missions
Noun
  • Inextricably tied to the D-Day invasion of World War II, this northern French region of orchards, dairies, horse farms and seaside villages along the English Channel draws visitors who come to honor the fallen or visit famous medieval fortresses and abbeys.
    — Seth Sherwood, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Euganean Hills are a treasure trove of biodiversity, and not only naturalistic but also historical, artistic and cultural, thanks to the presence of Venetian villas, castles, villages, monasteries and abbeys.
    — Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Definition of abbeys
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  • In 2025, two scholars of religion decided to make a multiday pilgrimage along the Kumano Kodō trail – an ancient route in Japan connecting Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples – guided by an artificial intelligence assistant.
    — Shay Rabineau, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
  • In Ghana, for instance, the ten shrines of the Asante Traditional Buildings are endangered as traditional stewardship by master craftspeople declines.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of shrines
Noun
  • The chances of actually witnessing totality at any of the major temples are probably slim.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The deadpan family comedy follows a 63-year-old man who drags nine relatives on a one-day tour of nine temples after a fortune teller warns that his mother will soon die.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of temples
Noun
  • From digital networks to dance floor sanctuaries, the reimagining of reggaeton called ‘neoperreo’ — made by and for femmes and freaks — turns 10 this year.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • With a foreword by fashion designer Jenna Lyons, the book showcases a variety of distinct residential projects, from city penthouses and lakeside retreats to coastal sanctuaries, culminating in their first luxury yacht project.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of sanctuaries
Noun
  • The neighborhood had a diner, churches, and dance halls — but construction of the Crosstown freeway in the late 1960s would lead to an exodus of Filipino residents.
    — Marlee Ginter, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • She’s begun asking local churches and charities for donations.
    — Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of churches
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“Minsters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minsters. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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