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Recent Examples of pyramid
Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Nearby, two children erected a towering pyramid in their brand-new sandbox.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
For decades, consulting firms have relied upon a pyramid model for workers, with a fleet of junior consultants in entry-level positions—clocking in to handle time-consuming tasks like research, modeling, and data analysis—overseen by a hierarchy of senior consultants and managing directors.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
And while the new pyramid allegedly aims to combat chronic disease, what is the ultimate end?
—Tania Fabo, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The pyramid is real, and genuinely mysterious.
—Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Nearby, two children erected a towering pyramid in their brand-new sandbox.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
For decades, consulting firms have relied upon a pyramid model for workers, with a fleet of junior consultants in entry-level positions—clocking in to handle time-consuming tasks like research, modeling, and data analysis—overseen by a hierarchy of senior consultants and managing directors.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
And while the new pyramid allegedly aims to combat chronic disease, what is the ultimate end?
—Tania Fabo, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pyramid
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The relaxed, cozy fit balances perfectly with leggings and knee-high socks for a retro-cool look, or layer it over a collared shirt for a more polished prep moment.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Notes of vanilla are a new addition to the Euphoria collection, while a subtle layer of orchid nods to the original scent.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, stacking many layers increases the electrical contact resistance at their interfaces, which leads to energy losses and limits overall efficiency, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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But that gauntlet is now over, and the Horned Frogs must take advantage and begin to stack wins, starting with Saturday’s game against Kansas State.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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The ballot measure advanced on Tuesday suggests a temporary 2% increase to the city’s 14% transient occupancy tax — often called a bed or hotel tax — dropping to a permanent post-Games 1% increase starting in 2029.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Northwestern is hoping to build a new tower with more than 200 beds on the campus of Northwestern Memorial in Streeterville.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The country is the most indebted nation in the world, with a debt-to-GDP ratio of almost 230% in 2025, data from the International Monetary Fund showed, and increased fiscal spending risks piling more debt.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Skiers can get the latest snow report with a touch of a button on their phones these days, but nothing beats watching snow pile up on a traditional snow snake, which is why Colorado’s ski resorts keep them around — and film them with 24-hour webcams.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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Wilderness Trail takes their time with everything, from using sweet mash (instead of the usual sour mash) to aging their whiskey in lower warehouse ricks for better flavor development.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
Verb
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Rounds of roasted purple sweet potatoes arrive mounded with a mixture of salsa macha and butter, and liberally flecked with chives.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Fresh thyme and roasted garlic butter make for a bright-yet-rich broth, always mounded with Dungeness claws and hefty prawns.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Another Jefferson County circuit judge, Jessica Green, last year drew local and national criticism after granting shock probation to a 32-year-old man accused of abducting a mother and two children and stabbing the mother during a bank robbery.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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Even with large battery banks, diesel-electric submarines eventually need to recharge.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Pyramid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pyramid. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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