as in fortress
a structure or place from which one can resist attack
a massive stone citadel continues to command the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Recent Examples of citadel
After an introduction to this formula, the level opens up into a massive assault on a citadel where the gameplay styles are mixed together.
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Inspired by the Iwo Jima Memorial near Arlington National Cemetery, the monument depicts five Vietnamese soldiers raising a flag with the Quang Tri citadel wall and a pagoda serving as a backdrop.
—Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 24 Mar. 2025
The Syrian government moved military forces into the ancient citadel overlooking Palmyra.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 17 Apr. 2025
Archaeologists believe the Incan citadel was built in the 1420s and abandoned sometime in the mid 1500s, around the time Spanish conquistadors invaded the Inca Empire.
—Hannah Edgar, ARTnews.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Inspired by the Iwo Jima Memorial near Arlington National Cemetery, the monument depicts five Vietnamese soldiers raising a flag with the Quang Tri citadel wall and a pagoda serving as a backdrop.
—Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 24 Mar. 2025
The Syrian government moved military forces into the ancient citadel overlooking Palmyra.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 17 Apr. 2025
Archaeologists believe the Incan citadel was built in the 1420s and abandoned sometime in the mid 1500s, around the time Spanish conquistadors invaded the Inca Empire.
—Hannah Edgar, ARTnews.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for citadel
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The concerts take place from late April to mid-September at Castillo Sohail, a 10th-century fortress located by the sea in Fuengirola, Málaga province.—
Franchesca Guim,
Billboard,
21 May 2025
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Strategic diversification across multiple jurisdictions can help create a financial fortress, better shielding wealth from unnecessary threats and better securing long-term financial stability.—
Blake Harris,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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The findings reflect broader dissatisfaction among New Yorkers with the state's leadership and opens the door for Republicans to make substantial inroads in traditionally blue strongholds.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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While Illinois has long been known as Democratic stronghold, with nearly 55% of voters favoring Vice President Kamala Harris compared with 44% supporting Trump in November, McHenry County leans more to the right politically.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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While its craggy slopes may seem barren at first glance, the mountain is actually a bastion of Canarian biodiversity, with Teide violets, red bugloss and Tenerife lizards all calling the region home.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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And at the helm of this bastion of truth stands a man of vision, a man of class, of fortitude, secretary, doctor extravagant —Dr. Lonnie Bunch.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
11 May 2025
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Nowadays, more than 10 million people come and marvel at the fortification.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
25 Apr. 2025
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But the British inhabitants of St. Augustine still worried about attacks by the Spanish — hence the fortifications, according to numerous historical accounts.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The parents set up a handmade Princess Peach castle at the summit, and children were invited to write notes to send to heaven.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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Per the outlet, the couple exchanged vows at the Castello di Celsa, a 13th-century castle with sweeping views, a beautiful garden and ivy crawling up its stone walls.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Ashley Eakin: The DGA Disability alt co-chair fosters hope for the future of accessible filmmaking. Between polishing scripts and holding the fort on set, writer-director Ashley Eakin also serves as alt co-chair on the DGA’s Disability Committee.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
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What had started as little more than a fort, and then a fur-trade outpost, chartered in 1837 with a population of a few thousand, Durica explained, had become the fifth-largest city in the world by 1900.—
Andrew Moore,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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“Citadel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citadel. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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