Thesaurus results for BASTION

bastion

noun

ˈbas-chən

Definition of bastion

as in stronghold

a structure or place from which one can resist attack the rebel army retreated to its bastion in the mountains to regroup

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Recent Examples of bastion When former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán unveiled such a nationalistic monument in Budapest, the cosmopolitan bastion of the Hungarian political left, it was interpreted as a victory lap. — Brett R. Chloupek, The Conversation, 15 July 2026 His death sent Republicans scrambling to choose his successor in South Carolina, a bastion of conservative politics. — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 13 July 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 See All Example Sentences for bastion

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Continue reading … URBAN BET — Coastal workers fleeing blue strongholds could create an opportunity for Detroit.

— , FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
One stronghold after another has fallen to the ruthless conqueror Nobunaga Oda—often celebrated as the first great unifier of Japan but here cast as a largely offscreen mega-villain.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026

Definition of stronghold

Noun

Now an Oda envoy and renowned strategist named Kanbei Kuroda (Masaki Suda) has come to Murashige’s fortress to convince him that resistance is futile.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026
Someone or something keeps trying to break into the fortress-like building and find something.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026

Definition of fortress

Noun

The historic military fort overlooks the entrance to the Halifax Harbour and boasts old fortifications, historic artifacts, and unbeatable ocean views.

— Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
That is, in part, because Ukraine has built additional lines of defense with fortifications and minefields.

— Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026

Definition of fortification

Noun

All this simple man ever wanted was a pint of ale, a wee castle, and some respect.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
John Camacho Vidal, wine director at Terra Brooklyn, attributes part of Barolo’s allure to its royal history, with vineyards surrounding fairytale castles.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026

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