How to Use pyramid in a Sentence

pyramid

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  • Citizens should be at the top of the pyramid, not the bottom.
    — Charlotte Observer, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Even those at the very top of the rotten pyramid had not escaped.
    — Rory Smith, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2022
  • But the top of the pyramid—the super wealthy—are still going strong.
    — Hillary Hoffower, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2023
  • According to the French house, the Hermès pyramid stud was first used on belts in the 1930s.
    — elle.com, 4 Apr. 2023
  • He is set to do a concert in front of the pyramids of Giza in Egypt this Friday; the event will be livestreamed.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 25 July 2023
  • This striking name brings to mind images of pyramids and the Great Sphinx.
    — Jamie Ballard, Woman's Day, 23 Mar. 2023
  • The first, the step pyramid built by Djoser – part of the Third Dynasty – stands as the oldest stone building in the world.
    — Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 1 June 2023
  • In the yard were a stone obelisk and a pyramid covered with intricate tiles.
    — AZCentral.com, 6 Oct. 2022
  • Jesus is also a god—but so were the victims on the pyramids.
    — Michelle Orange, Harper's Magazine, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Assemble the jars in a pyramid, then wrap it with a shiny garland and top with a star.
    — Chloe Gorman, Country Living, 19 Oct. 2022
  • At the top of the pyramid sits Kongsgaard the Judge, a complex and creamy Chardonnay that fetches just shy of $1,000 a bottle.
    — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2024
  • The large pyramid structures remain a draw for tourists who want to see the sights and honor Mayan heritage.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2023
  • How about with shorts and a linen button-down while exploring the pyramids in Egypt?
    — Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Mary’s head extrudes from a pyramid of gold, velvet and sable.
    — Dominic Green, WSJ, 12 Nov. 2022
  • For a pyramid style, the best propane patio heater is this pick from Thermo Tiki.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2023
  • And the only one housed in a pyramid that was a sports and concert arena in a previous life.
    — Dawn Gilbertson, WSJ, 30 Nov. 2022
  • The kit includes two smaller pyramids, a section of the Nile river, a Sphinx statue, and more.
    — WIRED, 21 Oct. 2023
  • The open-air dining venue has one of the best views in the world: the full nine pyramids of the Giza pyramid complex (a straight shot onto its namesake).
    — Jake Emen, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Nov. 2023
  • This dry forest was once home to the pre-Inca Sicán culture, whose adobe pyramids still dot the landscape.
    — Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 May 2023
  • The trucks are meant to pick up large, gray containers that are tougher for rats to bite through (than those giant pyramids of black bags).
    — Curbed, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Hundreds of mummies were found within the tunnels in and around King Teti’s pyramid.
    — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 21 Nov. 2022
  • The series was said to follow two ruthless step siblings who would go to great lengths to stay on top of the social pyramid.
    — Breanna Bell, Variety, 4 Apr. 2023
  • The promoters at the top of the pyramid tend to profit, while the newer members at the bottom are likely to lose money.
    — Kelli Smith, Dallas News, 31 Mar. 2023
  • The suffering of those who are at the bottom of the caste pyramid — known as Dalits — has continued.
    — Deepa Bharath, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Feb. 2023
  • For people who live in the town, recalling the pyramid’s progress helps mark periods of their life.
    — Richard Fisher, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2023
  • This helped ensure the perovskite also formed pyramids to catch light.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 12 July 2023
  • But parts of the history and structure of the 4,500-year-old pyramid have remained shrouded in mystery.
    — Aina J. Khan, NBC News, 2 Mar. 2023
  • When one’s basic needs are met, what’s left at the top of the pyramid is self-actualization.
    — Jessica Iredale, Town & Country, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The plans by architecture firms such as SEArch+ (seen here) aspire to be as iconic as the pyramids.
    — Spencer Bailey, Town & Country, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Observe the pyramid from the bottom up, though, and the impression is different.
    — Rory Smith, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2024

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