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socle

noun

Definition of soclenext
as in frieze

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  1. frieze
  2. cornice
  3. capital
  4. entablature
  5. architrave
  6. column
  7. pillar
  8. pilaster
Noun
  • Because of his involvement, the collection, which includes 15 metopes, 17 pedimental figures, and 247 feet of the original frieze, has colloquially been called the Elgin Marbles.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Its oversized stone urns and four Doric columns, along with a Greek key frieze, give the symmetrical residence historic gravitas.
    — Mark David, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of frieze
Noun
  • Windows cornice the terracotta roofs of Rome, the city’s domes, bell towers and hidden courtyards.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
  • Designers maintained or upgraded as many original pieces as possible, like fireplaces, cornice work and windows.
    — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of cornice
Noun
  • The water level of a major reservoir supplying the bustling capital city of Jakarta -- the world's biggest metropolis -- is dropping inch by inch.
    — EDNA TARIGAN, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Indeed, stocks have rocketed to record highs in recent years thanks to all the capital tied to the emergence of artificial intelligence, with investors looking to gain exposure to the trend.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of capital
Noun
  • Early plans, according to Smithsonian magazine, included an entablature with a short history of the country, a staircase, a Hall of Records to include the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, and the torsos of each president featured.
    — Rachel Raposas, People.com, 5 July 2025
  • Like the Gran Trianon, Rosecliff has Ionic columns, French doors, and a multitiered entablature topped with intricate statues.
    — Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2024
Definition of entablature
Noun
  • At the center of it all, perfectly aligned with the flags, columns, architraves, and pediments, was the engrossed Declaration in its altar, surmounted by a bronze eagle.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
  • Upping the sheen for the trims (skirting boards and window and door architraves) adds a subtle variation and frames the room.
    — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025
Definition of architrave
Noun
  • The Greek columns on its facade, south of downtown on the corner of Holman and Austin Streets, proclaimed the stability— the unimpeachable correctness—of one of the city’s most enduring institutions.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The artists receiving the most votes will be featured in a music column launching soon.
    — Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of column
Noun
  • Once inside, curved cherrywood ceilings and tree-like pillars tower over the tables, booths and bar for a cinematic effect.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • High jewelry, which starts at $50,000 for De Beers London, is the third pillar and one that is pulling more than its weight.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of pillar
Noun
  • The small saints on side pilasters were sold off on the antiques market.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of pilaster
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“Socle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socle. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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