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an upright shaft that supports an overhead structure
engraved columns supported the arch on either side
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Recent Examples of columns
Another standout is the indoor pool, where angular columns and hexagonal floor tiles lend a sculptural quality to the space, which also incorporates a spa and massage suite.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
For the full royal treatment, book the seven-bedroom Royal Suite overlooking the Buckingham Palace Gardens or the 3,907-square-foot Presidential Suite, styled like a 19th-century mansion with marble columns, elaborate bas-reliefs, and space for up to 14 guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
The commission approval requires Caltrans to fund new murals on four bridge columns in San Diego that face east into Chicano Park, which is famous for its murals.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Renderings released Monday feature a rectangular stone facade lined with imposing columns along a grand entryway.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Renderings released Monday by Amtrak and Penn Transformation Partners, the design and development consortium picked for the project, feature a rectangular, stone facade lined with imposing columns along a grand entry way.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Awaiting beyond a temple pylon recreated in the Parisian hôtel particulier were a series of columns, each bisected by a large sculpted niche with treasures galore within.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
The design involves fluted columns, large windows, and an effort to integrate Madison Square Garden into the facade.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
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—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
For the full royal treatment, book the seven-bedroom Royal Suite overlooking the Buckingham Palace Gardens or the 3,907-square-foot Presidential Suite, styled like a 19th-century mansion with marble columns, elaborate bas-reliefs, and space for up to 14 guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
The commission approval requires Caltrans to fund new murals on four bridge columns in San Diego that face east into Chicano Park, which is famous for its murals.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Renderings released Monday feature a rectangular stone facade lined with imposing columns along a grand entryway.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Renderings released Monday by Amtrak and Penn Transformation Partners, the design and development consortium picked for the project, feature a rectangular, stone facade lined with imposing columns along a grand entry way.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Awaiting beyond a temple pylon recreated in the Parisian hôtel particulier were a series of columns, each bisected by a large sculpted niche with treasures galore within.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
The design involves fluted columns, large windows, and an effort to integrate Madison Square Garden into the facade.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
Scott Bridgford, Highlands Ranch Sign up for Sound Off to get a weekly roundup of our columns, editorials and more.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for columns
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Guests milk goats, walk down hydroponic rows, learn how edible flowers act as pollinators in pesticide-free ecosystems, and sit down for farm-to-table meals meant to spark conversation.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The bad blood dates back to February 2017 when Oakley attended a Knicks home game and sat a few rows behind Dolan's courtside seat.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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In the end, Laffrey, whose Broadway credits include Maybe Happy Ending and Parade, settled for using an iPhone app to record the size of pilasters and mullioned mirrors.—
Carey Purcell,
Architectural Digest,
27 Oct. 2025
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With pilasters, a limestone facade, and classic symmetrical design, the three-story building exemplifies the Beaux-Arts style popular at the turn of the 20th century, grand but not ostentatious.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Shamea arrives enthusiastically, holding her script and reading her lines.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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Tootsie Tomanetz Pitmasters tend the flames of Texas barbecue with heart, soul, and a whole lot of dedication—and the smoky, juicy meat, like that of Tootsie Tomanetz at Snow’s BBQ, draws diners across state lines.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Elsewhere, three pillars of the theatre community — André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine — each received the 2026 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Lectra’s solutions support each of these pillars individually while connecting all stages of the garment lifecycle through centralized data and integrated workflows.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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When a seller prices tickets below what the market would bear, the surplus doesn’t disappear, but rather, moves into queues, bots, and resale platforms.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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That relief becomes tangible if a traveler hears about a delay early enough to rebook a connection or reroute ground transport before queues swell.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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HIs relationship with Epstein faced a new wave of scrutiny earlier this year when the Department of Justice's release of Epstein files included correspondence between the two men, as well as cryptic notes drafted by Epstein that hinted at Gates' extramarital affairs.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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As part of the investigation, the committee has released multiple batches of documents related to the files, many of which were obtained from the committee’s subpoena to Epstein’s estate.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
10 June 2026
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The morning of June 6, Mellor was back at Boston Logan airport for another trip to Havana, at a time when the United States is trying to tighten economic strings to choke Cuba’s government into change, and the country faces a deepening humanitarian catastrophe.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Grace Gummer attended the 2026 Gotham TV Awards in a sheer black Issey Miyake column dress with a black miniskirt underneath and strings of fabric placed over top, creating an abstract pattern.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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While the Doral incinerator used to burn about half of the county’s daily trash supply, Miami-Dade is now using trucks and trains to send its garbage to landfills across Florida.—
Douglas Hanks
June 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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In fact, New York has run such OPTO trains before and did not record any increase in safety incidents or hazards.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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“Columns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/columns. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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