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Recent Examples of pillar
As God rains down sulfur and fire to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot’s wife glances back and turns into a pillar of salt.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 July 2026
Security, therefore, must become a pillar of corporate culture.
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Vicente Pava,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
For a 29-year-old franchise pillar coming off his best season?
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Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
2 July 2026
The indie company that initially marketed itself as the edgy underdog has become a pillar/last bastion of extra-Marvel movies.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
2 July 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 July 2026
Security, therefore, must become a pillar of corporate culture.
—
Vicente Pava,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
For a 29-year-old franchise pillar coming off his best season?
—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
2 July 2026
The indie company that initially marketed itself as the edgy underdog has become a pillar/last bastion of extra-Marvel movies.
—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for pillar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pillar
Noun
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Even now, its fins and pilasters adorn plenty of new construction, and in real-estate-speak, the phrase is code for high class.
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And then this pilaster rising up.
Noun
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She has also been spotted working as a substitute anchor for various personnel, particularly on weekends.
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With a fresh margarita in hand, Josef launches into a 70-minute monologue about his Life and Times, which carries on past Nathan’s anchor-watch shift and into Coop’s.
Noun
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Zach Wichter is a travel reporter and wrote the Cruising Altitude column for USA TODAY.
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United is a staple of the gossip column and so supporters must take any reporting about transfer targets linked to their club with a pinch of salt.
Noun
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Building a century of infrastructure What Bucyrus built in South Milwaukee fanned out across the country, shaping the backbone of modern America.
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Brut Champagne gives the drink its backbone—its acidity stays crisp against the other players, keeping the drink focused and bright.
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“Pillar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pillar. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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