pillar of strength
noun phrase
: someone or something that gives support or help during difficult times
My husband was my/a pillar of strength during my mother's illness.
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With more than $350 million recovered through verdicts and settlements, the firm remains a pillar of strength for clients facing life-changing injuries.
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Will Jones, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Martinez called Bivens a pillar of strength for her district who embodied the spirit of public service.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
Molly is Anna’s pillar of strength.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Now, Lovato — who has been open about her sobriety journey in the past — and Jutes are pillars of strength for one another.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
This science is based on three pillars of strength:
1.
—Gaurav Aggarwal, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Her husband—who is also her longtime manager—has been a pillar of strength since day one.
—Nour Ezzedine, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
America’s labor market, however, remains a sturdy pillar of strength for the US economy, which should bode well for spending.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
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Will Jones, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Martinez called Bivens a pillar of strength for her district who embodied the spirit of public service.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
Molly is Anna’s pillar of strength.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Now, Lovato — who has been open about her sobriety journey in the past — and Jutes are pillars of strength for one another.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
This science is based on three pillars of strength:
1.
—Gaurav Aggarwal, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Her husband—who is also her longtime manager—has been a pillar of strength since day one.
—Nour Ezzedine, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
America’s labor market, however, remains a sturdy pillar of strength for the US economy, which should bode well for spending.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Pillar of strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pillar%20of%20strength. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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