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as in pilasters
an upright shaft that supports an overhead structure
engraved columns supported the arch on either side
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Recent Examples of columns
DeJohn got his start in the industry working as a fashion illustrator at The Philadelphia Bulletin, where his work accompanied the fashion columns.
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Original Tuscan columns on the facade were preserved, while interior crown moldings were restored and paired with bleached hardwood chevron floors, new chandeliers, and mantlepieces.
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Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
The virtually unwrapping revealed almost 5 feet of continuous text across 20 columns.
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Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Originally open to the elements, the frescoes were exposed to wind, rain, sun, and snow until the early nineteenth century, when windows were installed between the corridor’s columns.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
29 June 2026
State data shows the old hospital’s structural systems — including its beams, columns and foundations — didn’t comply with the 2030 requirements, nor do its mechanical, electrical and plumbing components.
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Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
The design is made up of classic patterns and prints, including diamond shapes, medallions, abstract geometric motifs, and vertical columns to give it a structured look.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Steel columns throughout the terminal are structured similarly to trees, and the area is lit by constellation lighting reminiscent of the Appalachian night sky.
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Dust columns could also be seen in two neighborhoods of the capital, where restaurants and other businesses are typically busy.
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CBS News,
25 June 2026
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Original Tuscan columns on the facade were preserved, while interior crown moldings were restored and paired with bleached hardwood chevron floors, new chandeliers, and mantlepieces.
—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
The virtually unwrapping revealed almost 5 feet of continuous text across 20 columns.
—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Originally open to the elements, the frescoes were exposed to wind, rain, sun, and snow until the early nineteenth century, when windows were installed between the corridor’s columns.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
29 June 2026
State data shows the old hospital’s structural systems — including its beams, columns and foundations — didn’t comply with the 2030 requirements, nor do its mechanical, electrical and plumbing components.
—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
The design is made up of classic patterns and prints, including diamond shapes, medallions, abstract geometric motifs, and vertical columns to give it a structured look.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Steel columns throughout the terminal are structured similarly to trees, and the area is lit by constellation lighting reminiscent of the Appalachian night sky.
—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Dust columns could also be seen in two neighborhoods of the capital, where restaurants and other businesses are typically busy.
—
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for columns
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Inside, more than 120 humanoids stand in neat rows, each performing a specific task repeatedly, from sorting packages or changing diapers to scooping popcorn, guided by human trainers with handheld controllers next to them.
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Clothes in various sizes and colors were hung on rows of racks.
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Even now, its fins and pilasters adorn plenty of new construction, and in real-estate-speak, the phrase is code for high class.
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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.
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Allen also recommends avoiding light grout lines at all costs to prevent a stark contrast.
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Many injuries were reported in Wisconsin’s Walworth County after the storm toppled trees, knocked down power lines and damaged buildings, said Tom Hausner, undersheriff for the Walworth County Sheriff’s department.
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Brick pillars are embedded with bronze plaques listing the players and manager from each of the franchise’s three World Series championship teams.
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Personalized treatments are built around three pillars—energetic renewal, conscious longevity, and stress management—and integrated with the landscape and architecture of the property and the regional cuisine.
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Fuel rationing has been introduced in many regions, with hourslong queues of cars snaking beside roads.
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Fuel rationing has been introduced in many Russian regions, with hours-long queues of cars snaking beside roads.
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The Department of Justice argued releasing more files would harm Jeffrey Epstein's victims.
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This can help catch malware, risky downloads and suspicious files.
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Nadal also uses the Western grip, which sends the racket strings from low to high while practically facing downward.
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The halterneck bikini style was also held in place with bright yellow strings.
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The collision involved one of Sacramento Regional Transit’s newer low-floor light rail trains.
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Amtrak canceled some trains in the Northeast due to excessive heat that could affect the tracks.
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“Columns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/columns. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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