friezes

plural of frieze

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Noun
  • Even now, its fins and pilasters adorn plenty of new construction, and in real-estate-speak, the phrase is code for high class.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Also, back then, the shows were spread across four fashion capitals—plus Pitti in Florence.
    Irene Kim, Vogue, 13 June 2026
  • On Saturday, anti-LGBTQ+ rallies were held in both capitals.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Another standout is the indoor pool, where angular columns and hexagonal floor tiles lend a sculptural quality to the space, which also incorporates a spa and massage suite.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
  • For the full royal treatment, book the seven-bedroom Royal Suite overlooking the Buckingham Palace Gardens or the 3,907-square-foot Presidential Suite, styled like a 19th-century mansion with marble columns, elaborate bas-reliefs, and space for up to 14 guests.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • Due to the material’s structural limitations, it cannot be used for high-strength or critical load-bearing structures like skyscraper pillars or major bridges.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
  • When constructed, the stone circle was aligned with the sun, and to this day, thousands of people gather to witness the moment the sun peeks perfectly through its pillars.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • Certified in 2007 as the world’s first Dark Sky Park, this remote Utah monument pairs pristine skies with natural stone arches that make striking foregrounds for night photography.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • The unusual event, fought in a temporary arena under 90-foot arches, is timed to Trump’s 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th.
    Veronica Bravo, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • Unlike other methods for sinking deep shafts, Gangtie Jiliang is built specifically to tackle hard rock.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Upgrades will require significant reinforcement of some walls and elevator shafts, though engineers have found ways to do the work by pouring new concrete footings and installing additional steel bracing without significantly impinging on internal spaces or being visible on exterior surfaces.
    Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Friezes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friezes. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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