fortresses

plural of fortress
as in strongholds
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 fortresses Sleek architecture marries centuries-old fortresses—while locals swap skis for kayaks, depending on the season. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Inextricably tied to the D-Day invasion of World War II, this northern French region of orchards, dairies, horse farms and seaside villages along the English Channel draws visitors who come to honor the fallen or visit famous medieval fortresses and abbeys. Seth Sherwood, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025 Many CEOs believe tariffs are here to stay, as America’s trading partners create their own walled fortresses and blocs. Diane Brady, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2025 From Florida’s offshore fortresses to California’s marine sanctuaries, these places are open to adventurous visitors and perfect for a late-summer excursion. Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2025 The discovery highlights the region’s strategic military importance during Egypt’s New Kingdom, where fortresses and strongholds were built to defend the eastern borders. Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 1 Apr. 2025 But storybook fortresses aren’t exclusive to mythical kingdoms and romantic tales. Gulnaz Khan, AFAR Media, 13 Feb. 2025 Finding individuals with the expertise to transform applications into secure fortresses with additional layers of defense for protecting customer data is a challenge. Gil Dabah, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 The characteristics of the outer settlement have significance for understanding what kinds of sites these mega-fortresses were, according to the researcher. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortresses
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  • Several clinics that provide gender-affirming care, including some in Democratic strongholds, have shut down in recent months due to the Administration’s threats to cut federal funding for medical facilities that provide such care to transgender and nonbinary youth.
    Solcyré Burga, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
  • In addition to being Democratic strongholds, Chicago and Illinois have long been destinations for immigrants.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
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  • During the Civil War, fortifications at Camp Reynolds on the island’s southwest side were constructed to protect San Francisco against Confederate attack.
    Don Sproul, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Intrepid visitors can explore the remnants of 5,000-year-old temples tucked away on clifftops (such as the Wardija Punic temple in Dwerja), sip fresh water from centuries-old springs, and walk the walls of 16th-century fortifications.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Intelsat’s leadership rapidly green-lighted the campaign to set up internet citadels.
    Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Budapest, Hungary Cradled by the Danube’s curves, Budapest is a city where medieval bastions meet Ottoman bathhouses steaming beside Bauhaus blocks.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The Republican president has repeatedly criticized both Washington and Chicago — Democratic bastions led by Black mayors — for out-of-control street crime, despite crime rates dropping in the two cities.
    Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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  • Then there are medieval castles.
    Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Kids love the beaches and castles, while grandparents enjoy the relaxed pace and beautiful landscapes.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
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  • Throughout it there are forts, full-size wooden galleons and signs hung on what appear to be Persian rugs.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Spend your days exploring art galleries, visiting historical landmarks like forts and castles along the coast, and experiencing the rich Ashanti culture in Kumasi.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 15 Aug. 2025

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“Fortresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortresses. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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