stanchion

Definition of stanchionnext
as in pilaster
an upright shaft that supports an overhead structure the stanchion of an arch

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Recent Examples of stanchion The bulk of the queue is in one room, completely back-and-forth, stanchion-style, with only static photos of arctic animals to distract. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026 Instead, the plane hit a light stanchion, sheared off the tops of some trees and burst into flames well short of the runway. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2026 The owner of Pimento Jamaican Kitchen brought stanchions from his rum bar to the street to keep protesters separated from officers, working as a volunteer to ensure the demonstration remains peaceful. Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026 Gate areas will feature digital screens and streamlined lanes, eliminating numbered stanchions (silver columns). Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stanchion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stanchion
Noun
  • 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
  • With pilasters, a limestone facade, and classic symmetrical design, the three-story building exemplifies the Beaux-Arts style popular at the turn of the 20th century, grand but not ostentatious.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The lifecycle pillar then operationalizes governance through requirements covering model selection, data quality, explainability, performance monitoring, human oversight, cybersecurity, and third-party risk.
    Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 14 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
  • That's the real reason for the column.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
  • Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the latest advancements and regulatory developments in the sector.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
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  • According to Vantor, the image shows the construction of a dry dock and new quays and piers at one of China’s most strategically important bases.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2025
  • After a plan to convert the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier site into a luxury resort was rejected this summer, the owner of the former Ocean City, New Jersey, amusement pier announced new plans.
    Joe Brandt, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025

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“Stanchion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stanchion. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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