as in cave
a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface
at the heart of the shrine is a small rocky grotto into which pilgrims can descend
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The company’s first flagship location—a 25,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor facility—is set to open in Austin, Texas in 2026, featuring otherworldly baths, waterfalls, saunas, grottos, and immersive art installations.
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Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Fountains, grottos, and statues line meandering pathways, taking you through a cactus garden, an heirloom rose garden, and other lush flora.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 May 2025
Guests soaking in the grotto’s hot tub can press a button and get a glass of Champagne delivered.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
One woman, Vicki [Gunvalson], even had a grotto in her backyard.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Fountains, grottos, and statues line meandering pathways, taking you through a cactus garden, an heirloom rose garden, and other lush flora.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 May 2025
Guests soaking in the grotto’s hot tub can press a button and get a glass of Champagne delivered.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
One woman, Vicki [Gunvalson], even had a grotto in her backyard.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grotto
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Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS VACATION NIGHTMARE – 12 family members diagnosed with fungal disease after exploring cave.—
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FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
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There’s a stark divide between casual cave tourism and serious cave exploration.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Inside the cavern were five vessels containing about 1,800 gemstones and precious metals, dating to around 240 BCE, and small pieces of bone and ash.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 May 2025
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To ensure the correct air (and water) pressure, the cavern will be dug at a depth of around 900 meters.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Grotto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grotto. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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