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 The indie company that initially marketed itself as the edgy underdog has become a pillar/last bastion of extra-Marvel movies. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 July 2026 Colorado’s Eighth District, north of Denver, is not a liberal bastion. — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026 Because Cook County and the city of Chicago remain a Democratic bastion, new voters will not have the choice of getting new ideas or a fresh set of eyes from an independent or a Republican candidate. — Chicago Tribune, 26 June 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 See All Example Sentences for bastion

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The state has long been one of the country’s premier political battlegrounds, making the race an early test of whether socialism can expand beyond Democratic strongholds and compete statewide.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2026
On May 10, the same day the Second Continental Congress convened at the Pennsylvania State House, American troops captured a key British stronghold in New York, boosting Revolutionary morale.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 16 July 2026

Definition of stronghold

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As recidivist would-be escapees, de Boeldieu, Marechal, and Rosenthal are transferred to an impregnable medieval fortress, commanded by Captain von Rauffenstein, now burnt, broken in body, and wearing a neck brace.

— Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026
Cancer doesn’t just create a fortress in the body to curb attacks.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

Definition of fortress

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One of the oldest citadels in the Middle East, Jerash has seen an unbroken chain of human occupation since the Bronze Age.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Paton, 52, was in Peru with his wife to hike the Inca Trail, a popular route that ends at Machu Picchu, a citadel built by the Incas in the 15th century.

— Sam Peters, CNN Money, 22 May 2026

Definition of citadel

Noun

At the White House, construction is under way on a helipad, ballroom, fortification of the front door and columns are under repair.

— Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
During the Thursday stop, Abbott called for a roof fortification grant program, comparing the plan to roof-safeguarding programs that have been established in other states.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Definition of fortification

Noun

In keeping, La Posta Vecchia’s intimate feel is that of a friend’s family castle, full of eccentric art pieces and quirky nooks and crannies in which to get lost.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
In the photos, Kelly included snaps from their visit to Sleeping Beauty’s castle and an ice cream break.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

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