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pilgrimages

  • plural
    of pilgrimage.
    pilgrimage
    noun
    a journey, especially a long one, made to some sacred place as an act of religious devotion.
  • present tense form
    of pilgrimage (3rd person singular).
    pilgrimage
    noun
    a journey, especially a long one, made to some sacred place as an act of religious devotion.

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Our bike rides across America since retiring have been epic pilgrimages.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

Fans trade tips in online communities and treat new locations as pilgrimages.

From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026

They’re the golden child of the produce aisle, the ingredient that inspires pilgrimages to farmers markets and endless declarations that this is the year we’ll finally grow our own.

From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026

Starting in the fourth century, pilgrimages were served up by the church as a way for Christians to pay penance for their sins.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2026

Which isn't really surprising, I suppose; this was also the age of ecclesiastical mazes - which may have served as metaphors for pilgrimages to Jerusalem - such as those at Chartres and Lucca Cathedrals.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall