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as in pilasters
an upright shaft that supports an overhead structure
the ancient Greek temple boasted graceful marble pillars with richly ornamented tops
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as in anchors
something or someone to which one looks for support
my father has been my pillar throughout this crisis
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Recent Examples of pillars
Harried enjoyed a colorful green and purple display with vast pillars reaching high into the sky, as well as a subtle green glow as activity began to wane.
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Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Through repetition, employees learn that the vision stays constant—only the tactics for achieving these pillars change.
—Charles Towers-Clark, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Footage of the aftermath of the collision posted on social media shows a large fire and pillars of dark smoke emanating from the wreckage.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Throughout its history, WWD has covered designers and executives almost from the beginning of their careers — and then watched as many of them have become pillars of the industry and of the broader culture in general.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
The strategy focuses on five pillars, including climate action, and a long-term goal to eliminate the discharge of hazardous chemicals, preventing wastewater and air pollution, and enabling the recovery of water and chemistry across the supply chain.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Their work at sea unfolded over three months from Liftboat Robert, an oceangoing vessel that, once on site, lowers three enormous pillars to the seafloor and squats above the waves.
—Rodrique Ngowi, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
The Cost of the Dream Cumulatively, these eight pillars—bring the full lifetime cost of the American Dream to approximately $5 million.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Interestingly enough, the Institute for Coaching Innovation believes that instead of replacing these human pillars, AI can strengthen them.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Through repetition, employees learn that the vision stays constant—only the tactics for achieving these pillars change.
—Charles Towers-Clark, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Footage of the aftermath of the collision posted on social media shows a large fire and pillars of dark smoke emanating from the wreckage.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Throughout its history, WWD has covered designers and executives almost from the beginning of their careers — and then watched as many of them have become pillars of the industry and of the broader culture in general.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
The strategy focuses on five pillars, including climate action, and a long-term goal to eliminate the discharge of hazardous chemicals, preventing wastewater and air pollution, and enabling the recovery of water and chemistry across the supply chain.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Their work at sea unfolded over three months from Liftboat Robert, an oceangoing vessel that, once on site, lowers three enormous pillars to the seafloor and squats above the waves.
—Rodrique Ngowi, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
The Cost of the Dream Cumulatively, these eight pillars—bring the full lifetime cost of the American Dream to approximately $5 million.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Interestingly enough, the Institute for Coaching Innovation believes that instead of replacing these human pillars, AI can strengthen them.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pillars
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With pilasters, a limestone facade, and classic symmetrical design, the three-story building exemplifies the Beaux-Arts style popular at the turn of the 20th century, grand but not ostentatious.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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In addition to Western guests, CGTN also uses Western news anchors and correspondents, giving the network an even more legitimate appearance.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Since its premiere in November 2019, the thrilling Apple TV+ original series has starred Jennifer Aniston as Alex Levy and Reese Witherspoon as Bradley Jackson, two news anchors at the fictional UBA television network.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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Everything about this rental is over-the-top, from the palm trees that flank the front door to the grand entry hall complete with marble columns, a sweeping staircase, and ceiling frescos.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
17 Sep. 2025
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Place them in corners or tie around porch columns.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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Platform product management is rarely treated as a strategic, first-class discipline, resulting in fragmented backbones that fail to support enterprise-wide innovation.—
Gaurav Dixit,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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By trading in metal backbones for a soft familiar-feeling vest, the wearable robot offers a more cost-effective and approachable solution for the millions of individuals worldwide who could possibly benefit from moderate limb support.—
Mack DeGeurin Aug 21,
Popular Science,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Pillars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pillars. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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