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Recent Examples of pilasterThe original door frames with fluted pilasters and elaborate casings were stripped down and restored throughout the 42-foot-long space.—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 June 2025 The front door, defined by wide pilasters and sidelights topped by a crosshead with transom windows beckons visitors to step into an impressive and welcoming entry hall.—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025 What to look for: Large porch and classical corner pilasters.—Arkansas Online, 2 May 2025 Located at 25 West Hills Drive, a quiet cul-de-sac in Avon, this colonial has undeniable curb appeal enhanced by a central front door that is recessed for protection from the weather and defined by pilasters on either side.—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2025 Though more stately in its setting of classical pilasters and marble floors, the lobby El Bar del Majestic is pretty hopping too with live piano music.—John Oseid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 Rising above the great staircase is a builder’s catalogue of pilasters, cornices, corners, lion’s heads, dentils, robed muses, medallions, scrolls, and arched niches.—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Dec. 2024 Highlights of the home include a fireside grand salon, an art gallery that doubles as a safe room, and a movie theater festooned with black marble fluted pilasters and red velvet seats.—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024 Of the several homes for sale in the building, Residence 5N is listed for $6.1 million and offers both modern living alongside exceptionally ornate, detailed moldings and carved pilasters.—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Unlike Clooney’s column dress, Diana’s look featured a sweetheart neckline, which was complimented by an extravagant pearl choker fashioned with an oval sapphire brooch once belonging to Queen Mary.
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Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
26 June 2025
His columns vary from social and political commentary to chapters in Chicago history.
Iranian hackers were charged last decade with several attempts to hack into banks and other pillars of the American economy.
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Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
Trump has not addressed whether talks with Iranian officials would also address its missile program and support for terrorist proxies — an important pillar for Israel.
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