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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
The new triangular gable, which was first seen in renderings shared in July by the White House, sat atop six columns.
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
His columns, exclusive to the Tribune, now appear the first week of every month.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
In early demonstrations, the team assembled multiple cubes into beams and columns whose bending and vibration behavior changed based solely on which internal cells were liquified.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
His columns appear on Wednesdays.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026
This is Part 3 in a series of columns about the place of the church in modern politics.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026
In a more humorous vein, Flann O’Brien, best known for his experimental comic novels At Swim-Two-Birds (1939) and The Third Policeman (1940), frequently alluded to Proust in his newspaper columns for The Irish Times.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
In the basement of the headquarters, amid columns wrapped with green vines and yellow flowers, center director Martha Arevalo spoke about the hardships her organization has faced.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
As mentioned in previous columns, no one can be forced to be an executor.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
His columns, exclusive to the Tribune, now appear the first week of every month.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
In early demonstrations, the team assembled multiple cubes into beams and columns whose bending and vibration behavior changed based solely on which internal cells were liquified.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
His columns appear on Wednesdays.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026
This is Part 3 in a series of columns about the place of the church in modern politics.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026
In a more humorous vein, Flann O’Brien, best known for his experimental comic novels At Swim-Two-Birds (1939) and The Third Policeman (1940), frequently alluded to Proust in his newspaper columns for The Irish Times.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
In the basement of the headquarters, amid columns wrapped with green vines and yellow flowers, center director Martha Arevalo spoke about the hardships her organization has faced.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
As mentioned in previous columns, no one can be forced to be an executor.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for columns
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Inside, there are rows of Akita cedar pillars, meant to calm the minds of visitors, the brand said.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
31 Jan. 2026
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It’s filled with curved desks arranged in rows, each equipped with multiple computer monitors.—
Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 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
Noun
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There are two title poems, the first one only nine lines, the other seven whole pages.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Logistics and problem-solving will be no exception, so be sure to read between the lines.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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As of last year, more than 140 countries had, in theory, agreed to the pillars.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Rich magenta hues fill the sky as distinct pillars also start to take form.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Any Londoner or New Yorker knows the queues all too well.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Before the final Champions League group phase game against Qarabag on Wednesday evening, Liverpool have made changes to their management of queues outside of Anfield’s Main Stand.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Jason Palant said in an email Wednesday that detectives found files on Jhaveri’s cellphone during their initial investigation that met the criteria for child pornography, but Palant did not provide further details.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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That same weekend, more damaging and disturbing news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor appeared in the latest batch of Epstein files.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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Jobs also gives no strings attached grants to scientists.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Douglas concurs about the fingers-on-strings magic.—
Holly Gleason,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Just like the trains themselves, these glamorous culinary experiences are reminiscent of the golden era of travel, with gracious table-settings, intricate confections, and a leisurely, unhurried pace.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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American Express travel data show bookings to Japan among Gen Z and millennials have surged 1,300% since 2019, turning the country into an idealized escape where trains are on time, streets are spotless, and strangers are unfailingly polite.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Columns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/columns. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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