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friezes

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plural of frieze

as in cornices

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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.

— 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

Definition of pilasters

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These may be restored heritage buildings in European capitals, villa collections overlooking crystalline waters, or—notably in 2025 and 2026—luxury lodges set in deserts, forests, and mountains.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
As protesters gathered each evening in Kyiv and other regional capitals, demanding both Fedorov's reinstatement and broader military reforms, the political pressure quickly mounted.

— Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of capitals

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In Galecki’s home, wood beams and columns recall its log cabin roots.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Recently released renderings call for a return to the hub’s original classical style, with a stone facade, rows of columns and a grand concourse with soaring ceilings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of columns

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An array of pillars, permanent marks, the imposing Napoleonic-era Spitbank Fort, as well as the comings-and-goings of ferries and even the hovercraft going back and forth between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.

— Andrew Rice, New York Times, 26 July 2026
The Formation’s positioning is multi-pronged, but the three main pillars support a platform that is taking shape as a global community, an event business and professional network for women who love Formula 1.

— Jacques Ledbetter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of pillars

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Police and firefighters were seen calling out to the man, but video from KTLA showed the man ignoring officials and pacing atop one of the bridge arches.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Ben Affleck would very much like a side of golden arches to go along with his pair of gilded Oscars, thank you very much!

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026

Definition of arches

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At the heart of the patent is a transmission system that uses multiple shafts and clutches to separate the roles of the engine, generator-motor, and wheels.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 June 2026
Having seen the shift from hickory to metal shafts, Flynn was also ahead of his time in his ability to foresee a distance problem in golf, an issue the professional game plans to address with a ball rollback in 2028.

— Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 16 June 2026

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