Synonyms of bastions

bastions

noun

plural of bastion

as in strongholds

a structure or place from which one can resist attack

the rebel army retreated to its bastion in the mountains to regroup

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strongholds
• fortresses
• fortifications
• citadels
• castles
• forts
• ramparts
• parapets
• redoubts
• bunkers
• battlements
• bulwarks
• holds
• breastworks
• earthworks
• blockhouses
• embattlements
• dugouts
• garrison houses
• casbahs
• alcazars

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bastions

But now, San Bernardino, Riverside and Kern counties — once considered bastions of affordability — are all right there with them. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

According to the Polish Armed Forces, the measures include the installation of Hesco bastions — wire and mesh structures filled with sand or gravel that are easy to set up as protective barriers — along with new observation and guard posts. — Anna Noryskiewicz, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

The problem is, these companies act much more like private enterprises than bastions of science. — Matthew Sun, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

Perhaps because the Venice Biennale remains one of the few bastions in the world defending freedom of expression, regardless of geographical origin or nationality. — John Bleasdale, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

The property’s infinity pool is one of its defining features, offering sweeping views across the surrounding bastions and historic landscape. — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Magyar, whose party ousted Orban’s nationalist Fidesz party after 16 years in power in an April election, has started to overhaul Orban’s key bastions of power, including the state media. — CNN Money, 7 July 2026

America’s wild places seem among our last bastions of democracy and inclusion. — Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 3 July 2026

These organizations claim to be bastions of journalism, Defenders of Democracy, and heroes in the fight for truth in government. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026