as in stronghold
a structure or place from which one can resist attack
the rebel army retreated to its bastion in the mountains to regroup
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Recent Examples of bastion
But the restaurant bastion of our summertime dreams remain.
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Kat Robinson River Valley Eats, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2025
In 1899, the southern part of Los Angeles County seceded into a new entity, Orange County, which would develop into a bastion of conservatism through the twentieth century.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 31 Aug. 2025
Utah’s four congressional districts are all Republican, due in no small part to the current map dividing Salt Lake City, a blue bastion, across each district.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2025
However, nestled on the edge of this cauldron of activity is Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur—a bastion of peace and serenity.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
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Kat Robinson River Valley Eats, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2025
In 1899, the southern part of Los Angeles County seceded into a new entity, Orange County, which would develop into a bastion of conservatism through the twentieth century.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 31 Aug. 2025
Utah’s four congressional districts are all Republican, due in no small part to the current map dividing Salt Lake City, a blue bastion, across each district.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2025
However, nestled on the edge of this cauldron of activity is Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur—a bastion of peace and serenity.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bastion
Noun
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The current administration is prioritizing domestic supply chains for these critical minerals as China is the dominant global supplier and is viewed to be weaponing this stronghold.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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The destination of where Tanjiro and Demon Slayer Corps have fallen is the demons' stronghold -- the Infinity Castle.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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What can any of us make of our momentary intimate lives in such an immense world, with equally immense unknowns, mysteries as great as death or the whale, as deep as love or the ocean, as sad and beautiful as a jellyfish torn and glistening in a small fortress of shore rock?—
Natalie Diaz
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Kremlin has succeeded in building a fortress economy, but one that is fortified against the future more than against the enemy.—
Jeremy Shapiro,
The Atlantic,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The day trip to the famous Incan citadel begins a few miles outside of the ancient city of Cusco.—
Nicole Edenedo,
AFAR Media,
26 Aug. 2025
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Climb the fortress trail to San Giovanni—a crumbling hilltop citadel that once guarded the city from Ottoman sieges—where the vistas stretch like a myth across fjord-like waters.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Others opt to stay local, exploring Civitavecchia’s waterfront, markets and old fortifications without the long journey inland.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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For each university, Cureton and Book said, the merger represents not just opportunity, but also fortification amid state and federal funding uncertainties.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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That said, there are some out there who believe this castle could spiral upward to the heavens to a $70M take.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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There were quick glimpses of a Monty Mole burrowing underground, Cheep Cheeps swimming in a stream and Toads scurrying around the castle.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Bastion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bastion. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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