Thesaurus results for PILASTERS

pilasters

noun

plural of pilaster

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 Even now, its fins and pilasters adorn plenty of new construction, and in real-estate-speak, the phrase is code for high class. —

Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026 In the end, Laffrey, whose Broadway credits include Maybe Happy Ending and Parade, settled for using an iPhone app to record the size of pilasters and mullioned mirrors. —

Carey Purcell, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2025 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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Another standout is the indoor pool, where angular columns and hexagonal floor tiles lend a sculptural quality to the space, which also incorporates a spa and massage suite.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
For the full royal treatment, book the seven-bedroom Royal Suite overlooking the Buckingham Palace Gardens or the 3,907-square-foot Presidential Suite, styled like a 19th-century mansion with marble columns, elaborate bas-reliefs, and space for up to 14 guests.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026