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Recent Examples of catacomb
One morning the four of us climbed the bell tower of the Monolithic church in Saint-Emilion, a medieval marvel, then descended, following a guide, into the subterranean nave and catacombs.
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Jo Rodgers, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
One Studios’ If Pigs Could Talk and Newen’s exploration of the Paris catacombs.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
The catacombs represent the largest necropolis in the world and are also among the most secret, but perhaps not for much longer.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
The France Télévisions doc follows forensic ‘bone doctor’ Philippe Charlier and a team of international experts, who embark on a scientific journey with unprecedented access to the catacombs to show how the remains can provide new history to the world above.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
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Jo Rodgers, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
One Studios’ If Pigs Could Talk and Newen’s exploration of the Paris catacombs.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
The catacombs represent the largest necropolis in the world and are also among the most secret, but perhaps not for much longer.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
The France Télévisions doc follows forensic ‘bone doctor’ Philippe Charlier and a team of international experts, who embark on a scientific journey with unprecedented access to the catacombs to show how the remains can provide new history to the world above.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catacomb
Noun
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See inside In Linfen, China, archaeologists uncovered a Yuan Dynasty tomb with a domed ceiling adorned with murals.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Related article Clashes erupt in western India as Hindu groups demand demolition of Mughal ruler’s tomb Modi’s BJP denies using the Mughal emperor’s name to defame India’s Muslims.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In response, Trump allies have dug through the vault to hit them with their own words.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Apr. 2025
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In times of rising tension, governments need more gold in their vaults.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the crypt beneath the main building, a few feet to the left and above the memorial stone for Meazza, is one commemorating Herbert Kilpin.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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To keep you on your toes, Max opens the film with a bang; following a trail of blood on what looks to be floor of a cave or crypt, the camera finds a frightening demonic creature gnawing away at a human body.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Catacomb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catacomb. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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