as in stronghold
a structure or place from which one can resist attack
the boys built a snow fortress and then challenged the neighborhood kids to an in-your-face snowball fight
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Recent Examples of fortress
Visitors can spend their mornings learning history while visiting a centuries-old fortress, enjoying bivalves at a waterfront restaurant by lunch, and experiencing a gorgeous sunset while on a cruise by the late afternoon.
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Tykesha Spivey Burton, Southern Living, 4 May 2025
At its heart stands the Monsaraz Castle, once a strategic fortress, now a stunning lookout point.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
China has crushed Hong Kong’s freedoms, imposed martial law in Tibet, built concentration camps in Xinjiang, and militarized the South China Sea with artificial island fortresses and swarms of maritime militias.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2025
Ashford Castle – Ireland Originating from the 13th century, the magnificent Ashford Castle has a rich history, evolving from a medieval fortress to a grand luxury retreat adorned with antiques and artwork.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Tykesha Spivey Burton, Southern Living, 4 May 2025
At its heart stands the Monsaraz Castle, once a strategic fortress, now a stunning lookout point.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
China has crushed Hong Kong’s freedoms, imposed martial law in Tibet, built concentration camps in Xinjiang, and militarized the South China Sea with artificial island fortresses and swarms of maritime militias.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2025
Ashford Castle – Ireland Originating from the 13th century, the magnificent Ashford Castle has a rich history, evolving from a medieval fortress to a grand luxury retreat adorned with antiques and artwork.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortress
Noun
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The army has continued air strikes in the Darfur region, the RSF’s stronghold.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
6 May 2025
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These strip malls were a way for residents to create a stronghold in their communities, with restaurants, markets and other businesses that catered to an Asian clientele.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2025
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Other finds included structures related to an 18th century citadel and various 19th and early 20th century structures linked to the Old Fish Market.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2025
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The robots are planning to do reparations, Sasha 55 has a citadel named in her honor, and everyone (even Manny!) sends Belinda off as the queen of Earth.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
12 Apr. 2025
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Nowadays, more than 10 million people come and marvel at the fortification.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
25 Apr. 2025
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But the British inhabitants of St. Augustine still worried about attacks by the Spanish — hence the fortifications, according to numerous historical accounts.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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While most players going first look to dominate the centre and suffocate the opposition like Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, Eze prefers to sit back, castle early to solidify the defence of his king, and build behind a deep, solid pawn structure.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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From the foggy castles of ancient England to the rain drenched alleys of contemporary Paris, his craft makes readers lose the sense of time and space.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Despite the challenging shifts, there are still brands that serve as bastions of fat fashion, inclusion, and style.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 May 2025
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This especially rings true at Yellowstone National Park, a bastion for wolf conservation ever since the animals began to bounce back across the West in the 1990s.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
8 May 2025
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The board has no shortage of options if the idea truly is to find someone qualified to hold down the fort while the search for a successor to Martinez is conducted.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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The Mets’ bullpen held down the fort and kept them within striking distance.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2025
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“Fortress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortress. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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