churchlike
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of churchlike
Example Sentences
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I remember their home and the churchlike windows facing their lush backyard.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2025
Her ‘60s-meets-2020 “Sleigh Ride” is like hearing a new song and her “Silent Night” is churchlike, respectfully glorious.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 23, 2020
The churchlike space is bedecked with stained-glass windows, gold moulding, and oil paintings of men in wigs.
From The Guardian • Mar. 28, 2019
That nearly violated the churchlike protocols of the Senate.
From Slate • Apr. 11, 2013
Some people even stood behind the churchlike benches in the rear.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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