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ca·the·dral
kə-ˈthē-drəl 
1
: of, relating to, or containing a cathedra
2
: emanating from a chair of authority
3
: suggestive of a cathedral
a cathedral grove of redwoods
1
: a church that is the official seat of a diocesan bishop
2
: something that resembles or suggests a cathedral (as in size or importance)
a cathedral of business
the sports cathedral
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Noun
the company didn't want just a new office building—it demanded a cathedral that proclaimed its place among the giants of finance
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AFAR Media, 21 Mar. 2025
The world’s sixth largest cathedral towers over the nation’s capital, an immense Episcopal church that also ranks as the third tallest building in Washington DC and the nation’s second largest church of any kind.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
The climber was intercepted by authorities upon his rough landing in the square in front of the cathedral, and the incident has embarrassed the cathedral’s caretakers, who had put in place a new security system and thermal cameras as part of the recent renovation.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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Courtesy of Visit Malta Explore Valletta’s harbor, cathedral, and forts
The European Union’s smallest capital, Valletta, does big movie-making business.
—AFAR Media, 21 Mar. 2025
The world’s sixth largest cathedral towers over the nation’s capital, an immense Episcopal church that also ranks as the third tallest building in Washington DC and the nation’s second largest church of any kind.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
Visitors can explore centuries-old cathedrals, enjoy Tex-Mex cuisine influenced by Spanish flavors, and immerse themselves in a cultural landscape rich with history and tradition.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
The climber was intercepted by authorities upon his rough landing in the square in front of the cathedral, and the incident has embarrassed the cathedral’s caretakers, who had put in place a new security system and thermal cameras as part of the recent renovation.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Cathedral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cathedral. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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