Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornices
Noun
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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 -
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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In November, the trip planning company released its list of the world's top cultural capitals.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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Berlin holds strong as one of Europe's reigning artistic and nightlife capitals.—
Diana Hubbell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Today, just a few columns and sections remain, but visitors can walk through and imagine what used to be.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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Sign up for Sound Off to get a weekly roundup of our columns, editorials and more.—
Gabe Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Think original pillars, carefully preserved Edwardian details, midcentury lines, and even a nod to postmodernism here or there.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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After interviewing countless dermatologists over the years, one thing has become crystal clear—vitamin C and hydration are two of the most essential pillars of any effective routine (alongside your daily SPF, of course).—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That list includes several top-20 players and notables playing the brand’s popular iron shafts, such as Lydia Ko (KBS VX Lite 90) and Hye-Jin Choi (PGI 90).—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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Its core structure includes a long spiral access tunnel, three vertical shafts, and two horizontal levels, reaching a depth of about 1,840 feet.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Twenty‑inch forged alloy wheels, a wider stance, extended wheel arches and higher ride height make the SUV borderline menacing.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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McDonald’s had to shrink those golden arches.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Cornices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornices. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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