citadels

plural of citadel
as in fortresses
a structure or place from which one can resist attack a massive stone citadel continues to command the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Recent Examples of citadels Intelsat’s leadership rapidly green-lighted the campaign to set up internet citadels. Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Noun
  • Sleek architecture marries centuries-old fortresses—while locals swap skis for kayaks, depending on the season.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Inextricably tied to the D-Day invasion of World War II, this northern French region of orchards, dairies, horse farms and seaside villages along the English Channel draws visitors who come to honor the fallen or visit famous medieval fortresses and abbeys.
    Seth Sherwood, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
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  • Several clinics that provide gender-affirming care, including some in Democratic strongholds, have shut down in recent months due to the Administration’s threats to cut federal funding for medical facilities that provide such care to transgender and nonbinary youth.
    Solcyré Burga, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
  • In addition to being Democratic strongholds, Chicago and Illinois have long been destinations for immigrants.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Sports, one of the last bastions of bipartisan broadcast TV viewing, is apt to keep the network-station binary from completely dissolving.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Universities, once bastions of free thought, have too often become hostile breeding grounds for intolerance.
    Michael Curry, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Historians believe the castle featured living quarters and fortifications, plus courtyards, kitchens, houses and workshops.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Others opt to stay local, exploring Civitavecchia’s waterfront, markets and old fortifications without the long journey inland.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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  • Then, the long days slow the pace during summer as ships drift past vineyards and hillside castles.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Plan a visit during the other three seasons to fully embrace the castles, artisan markets, charming inns, hikes, wine tastings, and visits to the numerous lakes, gardens, and parks in the region.
    Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Centuries ago in the Siwalik Mountains, a range in the outer Himalayas, ancient people built stone forts.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The settlers, their military escorts and 1,000 head of livestock traveled about 1,200 miles across rugged wilderness for about 5 1/2 months to forts and missions.
    Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025

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“Citadels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citadels. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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