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Corinthian

[kuh-rin-thee-uhn] / kəˈrɪn θi ən /


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Unlike in most mythological tales, the white Corinthian columns have been swapped out for brutal stone architecture.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

Over the weekend he posted apparent architectural mock-ups of Corinthian columns replete with lions' heads, on the White House.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

Guests on the Orient Express Corinthian ship have access to custom tailoring as well as a library with 1,500 books.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 18, 2026

It moved in 1838 to its current building where there are Corinthian columns marked with an inscription reading "Maiorvm Gloria Posteris Lvmen Est", meaning "the glory of our ancestors is a light to our descendants".

From BBC Apr. 18, 2024

Instead, in April of 1850, just after the two-year anniversary of the peddler’s spirit in Hydesville, Maggie and Leah appeared once again in Corinthian Hall.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

In a prerecorded video, President Donald Trump read from the New Testament book of 2 Corinthians.

From Salon Jun. 29, 2026

Like Corinthians, United have had a turbulent season, but are on course to return to the Champions League following an upturn in form since Michael Carrick succeeded Ruben Amorim as manager in January.

From BBC Apr. 27, 2026

At the start of 2025, Estevao missed a decisive penalty against Corinthians, Palmeiras' biggest rivals.

From BBC Mar. 24, 2026

However, Corinthians shocked US champions Gotham FC in Wednesday's semi-finals and pushed Arsenal all the way in front of over 25,000 at the Emirates Stadium.

From Barron's Feb. 1, 2026

Corinthians couldn’t make sense out of what they were talking about with so much passion, and she didn’t want to stay there and learn, lest it distract her from the contentment she was feeling.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison




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