as in columns
an upright shaft that supports an overhead structure
the rectangular pilasters spaced along the building's facade lend an air of classical grandeur
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Recent Examples of pilasters
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.
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Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pilasters
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Vienna, Austria Balancing imperial legacy with modern rhythm, Vienna’s core is shaped by the Ringstrasse—a grand circular boulevard—where trams loop past the Hofburg Palace, the State Opera, and parliament’s Greek Revival columns.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Fathi's image captures a swarm of bright Perseid meteors streaking across the dense dust lanes and glowing heart of the Milky Way, framed by the ancient stones and truncated columns of ancient Soknopaiou Nesos.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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There will be a temptation because of his height to draw parallels with Moyes’ use of Marouane Fellaini and Soucek, two key pillars of his Everton and West Ham sides, but where Rohl is concerned, his size can be deceptive.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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If these pillars maintain momentum, the stock could see substantial upside driven by revenue expansion and margin gains.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Pilasters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pilasters. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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