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as in anchor
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 pillar
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.
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Rodrique Ngowi, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Kittle is obviously one of the pillars of the 49ers' offense and has been so for nearly a decade now.
—Matthew Schmidt, 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
The Libby app is a load-bearing pillar of my mental health.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 5 Sep. 2025
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Rodrique Ngowi, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Kittle is obviously one of the pillars of the 49ers' offense and has been so for nearly a decade now.
—Matthew Schmidt, 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
The Libby app is a load-bearing pillar of my mental health.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pillar
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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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But entering via the Park Avenue lobby, with its walls and pilasters of Rockwood stone, still feels like a moment.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
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Seconds after the anchors thanked Pulte for appearing and handed things off to Squawk on the Street, the production crew were tearing down the set and prepping for the opening bell.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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As occupancy declines, attention turns to smaller retailers who may need relocation support, and larger anchors who often require tailored solutions.—
Kristin Mueller,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Waterspouts are spinning columns of air and water mist above bodies of water and can take two forms, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, Wheatley contributed columns to publications like Sainsbury's Magazine and The Sun.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso casks have been the backbone of its style for generations, producing whiskies known for their dark fruit richness, nutty spice, and velvet depth.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Artificial intelligence is becoming a backbone of modern technology, from facial recognition to translation apps.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Pillar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pillar. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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