as in fortress
a structure or place from which one can resist attack
defenders at the border fortifications preparing for an attack
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Recent Examples of fortification
But with the success of ‘Evil Dead Rise’ and the fortification of a relationship with Warner Brothers, that suddenly started to turn into, no, this really needs to be a company with its own identity.
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Over many years, Iran has built underground fortifications and facilities to protect its missile and drone inventory.
—Daniel Kurtzer, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
Mission Foods began fortification in 2024.
—CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The country’s largest coastal fortification was completed in 1857 to defend the state and was active in five major wars.
—Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Over many years, Iran has built underground fortifications and facilities to protect its missile and drone inventory.
—Daniel Kurtzer, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
Mission Foods began fortification in 2024.
—CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The country’s largest coastal fortification was completed in 1857 to defend the state and was active in five major wars.
—Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortification
Noun
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For security officials, building a fortress is relatively easy.—
Juliette Kayyem,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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No such fortress for the federal and state officials who face growing number of threats in communities across the country.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Kidal had long served as a stronghold of the rebellion before being taken by Malian government forces and Russian mercenaries in 2023.—
Wilson Mcmakin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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After some 53 years, Antigone remains a no-frills stronghold where community organizers trade flyers near the entrance, and the inventory captures the perspectives of life in a vibrant border city.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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In 1928, the original owners took over a hotel that was mere feet across one of the narrow cobblestone streets that make up the citadel and added 48, keeping the neo-Gothic style, including pretty leaded windows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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The opening bash for a new museum is a rare bird: donors can see where their massive checks went, while the public will soon see their tax dollars going to a new cultural citadel.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
17 Apr. 2026
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For more than a hundred years, the place has functioned as a crucial cultural bastion, hosting speakers like James Baldwin, Gwendolyn Brooks, and Allen Ginsberg.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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But that is not so much true in Florida, where Cubans remain a bastion of GOP support.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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Hsu shines as Janet, whose trip to the castle inspires a self-discovery journey that evolves from wide-eyed, tightly wound innocence to brash confidence.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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The third earl, who worked hand in hand with Sir Charles Barry and Capability Brown in the mid-1800s to fashion the current castle and gardens out of its earlier iterations.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Tupper appears to have been buried inside the fort because an approaching hurricane prevented transport to the post cemetery, where others were typically interred.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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At 35 square meters, the four Palace Rooms are the coziest but make up for it with their vantage at the very top of the fort, open-to-sky bathtubs, a private terrace, and sweeping views of the Panna National Park.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Fortification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortification. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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