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Looming over the colorless town is its hulking circa-1385 monastery, extended in convent courtyards and stately chapels with lofty naves, offering dazzling displays of stained glass.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

I’ve seen party tents double as retail shops, church naves, gymnasiums and outdoor living rooms.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2021

The figurines have been suspended in nets hanging in the tower and naves of St Giles' Parish Church in Wrexham and will remain in place until January.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2021

The American networks were also largely genial, discussing floral design, Princess Diana, naves and what defines a “morning suit.”

From New York Times • May 19, 2018

Once in, I paid litde attention to the architecture, although I knew the terms: clerestories and naves were things I’d written papers about.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood