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Recent Examples of column
The wispy columns of gas and dust are illuminated by intense ultraviolet radiation from nearby young, massive stars.
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The acoustics are unmatched, and the setting—gold leaf, columns, and grand chandeliers—rivals the music itself.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
Of the 22 columns, 12 were profitable and 12 beat the index.
—John Dorfman, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Submit your questions here and Joe Buscaglia will answer them in his mailbag column.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The acoustics are unmatched, and the setting—gold leaf, columns, and grand chandeliers—rivals the music itself.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
Of the 22 columns, 12 were profitable and 12 beat the index.
—John Dorfman, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Submit your questions here and Joe Buscaglia will answer them in his mailbag column.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for column
Noun
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In the meantime, the operator said it’s making progress on its remediation plan, including analysis of other areas and additional in-line inspections.—
Joe Sutton,
CNN,
10 Feb. 2023
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The goal of this relationship is to save you time, trouble, and money down the line.—
Brady Slack,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2023
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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The most important thing is still the queue. 📬 Sign up for the Daily Brief Our free, fast, and fun briefing on the global economy, delivered every weekday morning.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
18 Apr. 2025
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Touching on the popular nature of her work, Hendry brushes past the topic of queues.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Those pillars don’t change, but AI will influence how they are built.—
Hunter McMahon,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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As the Biden administration made student loan forgiveness a pillar of its Department of Education, nearly 4 million borrowers collectively saw at least $140 billion in student loan debt canceled in 2024, according to Experian.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Crabgrass preventer products must be applied before crabgrass begins to germinate after soil temperatures reach 55 degrees Fahrenheit for several days in a row.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
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This is the fourth time in a row that the Clippers played the Nuggets in a playoff game and lost despite leading by double digits.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Several aircraft disasters rock nation The crash in Nebraska was the latest in a string of accidents that have put a spotlight on the aviation industry.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Surfers chased out of water by sea lion, the latest in a string of aggressive behavior at California beaches How labor killed a bill to let California wildfire victims sue Big Oil for climate change Commercial salmon season is shut down — again.—
Brooke Kasl-Godley,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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According to his department personnel file, he was promoted to third-grade detective in 2017.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
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From hidden system files to limited customization options, even simple tweaks often require a deep dive into Terminal.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Column.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/column. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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