as in fortress
a structure or place from which one can resist attack
the island was the pirates' last stronghold in the West Indies
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From May through October, Fort Ticonderoga also hosts narrative boat cruises along neighboring Lake Champlain, sharing the story of the fort as one of North America’s most strategic strongholds, and demonstrations in everything from muscat firing to tailoring and shoemaking.
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Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
Even during times of economic or political strife, the category as a whole traditionally maintains its stronghold, whether for reasons of sentimentality or investment.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
As the conservative right makes motherhood its ideological stronghold, the left risks ceding not just the narrative, but the cultural and political power that comes with it.
—Samantha Mann, Time, 5 June 2025
The report suggests that, while apparel is a top category in many markets, its stronghold varies by location based on pricing and delivery, which FlavorCloud contends should vary by region.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 2025
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Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
Even during times of economic or political strife, the category as a whole traditionally maintains its stronghold, whether for reasons of sentimentality or investment.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
As the conservative right makes motherhood its ideological stronghold, the left risks ceding not just the narrative, but the cultural and political power that comes with it.
—Samantha Mann, Time, 5 June 2025
The report suggests that, while apparel is a top category in many markets, its stronghold varies by location based on pricing and delivery, which FlavorCloud contends should vary by region.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stronghold
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Iran's most advanced and hardened nuclear facility, the Fordow plant in the country's northwest, is a fortress.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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The then-British fortress was famously captured by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold in May 1775, marking a pivotal moment in the early stages of the Revolutionary War.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Douglas County is trying to do something no other Colorado county has done in nearly 50 years — adopt home-rule authority that would give the conservative bastion south of Denver more autonomy and powers of self-governance.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
8 June 2025
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The Federalist Society has become a bastion of that project, with Leo serving as its longtime former executive vice president.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
4 June 2025
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Originally built as a Byzantine citadel, it was reworked into its present Gothic form by the crusading Knights of St John when Rhodes served as the headquarters of their grand master.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 June 2025
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Prague Castle, Czech Republic Prague’s imposing citadel is also one of the few castles anywhere in the world that still boasts real political power — the official residence of the president of the Czech Republic.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 June 2025
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The beach is situated along the Chesapeake Bay at the base of historic Fort Monroe, the largest masonry fortification in the U.S.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2025
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Aerial pictures show the sophisticated ancient military fortifications, along with artifacts such as basins and pots.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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King Charles wanted the visit to be informal at his castle in Scotland.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
26 June 2025
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He wasn’t asked back, taking Cartwright down with him, after Season 8 — the same season that featured their 2019 wedding at a Kentucky castle.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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However, earlier this year, the Trump administration restored the Fort Bragg name, which now refers to Private First Class Roland L. Bragg, who was stationed at the fort during World War II.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
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While at the fort, explore the onsite museum devoted to 18th-century military material culture, such as art, weapons and equipment, like a uniform coat from the independent Boston Corps of Cadets.—
Laura Kiniry,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 June 2025
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“Stronghold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stronghold. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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