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Recent Examples of spire
Replacing the Scene of the Fire The roof of the central intersection of the building, known in religious spaces as the transept crossing, was where the original spire collapsed in 2019.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
On April 15, 2019, a fire broke out in the framework of Notre Dame's attic and spread, leading to the collapse of its iconic 19th century spire.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 29 Nov. 2024
World & Nation Notre Dame cathedral’s iconic spire fell in flames.
—Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
At that time, the Cathedral of the Assumption featured the tallest spire in the U.S. — a title later claimed by St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, Peterson added.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
On April 15, 2019, a fire broke out in the framework of Notre Dame's attic and spread, leading to the collapse of its iconic 19th century spire.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 29 Nov. 2024
World & Nation Notre Dame cathedral’s iconic spire fell in flames.
—Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
At that time, the Cathedral of the Assumption featured the tallest spire in the U.S. — a title later claimed by St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, Peterson added.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spire
Noun
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Baristas will be more vigilant about topping macchiatos with a caramel crosshatch pattern made up exactly of seven vertical lines and seven horizontal lines, finished with a spiral.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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In this decaying, labyrinthine city, John and Laura meet a pair of weird sisters who claim to have seen their dead child, sending the couple into a spiral of hope, fear, and, finally, unspeakable horror.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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What was done as part of this study, beyond 3D modeling, was a feasibility test to test the functionality of the items as ancient spindle whorls.—
Ashlyn Messier,
Fox News,
21 Nov. 2024
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The infrared glow created was captured by JWST, revealing details that look like knots and whorls found in wood grain.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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From creams and oils to mousses and co-washes, these curly hair products are guaranteed to bring new life to your curls and coils.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
22 Jan. 2025
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Designed for curls and coils in need of major moisture, Redken All Soft Mega Curls Shampoo is packed with aloe vera and inca inchi oil to deliver intense hydration and lasting softness.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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There was no one else on the strand, the surf a sickly yellow foam bubbling between the matted black hanks of seaweed heaped on the beach.—
Matthew Gavin Frank,
Harper's Magazine,
21 Apr. 2022
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In one of its spreads, a burst of light on muddy asphalt abuts a jumble of walls and fences, rain pounding a limousine, and a spatter of paint with a hank of rope.—
Leo Rubinfien,
The New York Review of Books,
11 Feb. 2021
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The actress styled her natural gray hair in voluminous curls and her makeup featured a smokey eye and hint of a pink lip.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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Pattern Hydration Shampoo brings life back to dry, thirsty curls.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Spire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spire. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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