Synonyms of pillar

pillar

noun

ˈpi-lər 

1

as in pilaster

an upright shaft that supports an overhead structure

the ancient Greek temple boasted graceful marble pillars with richly ornamented tops

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pilaster
• column
• stanchion
• pier
• pedestal
• post
• obelisk
• buttress
• caryatid
• needle
• piling
• pile
• flying buttress

2

as in anchor

something or someone to which one looks for support

my father has been my pillar throughout this crisis

Synonyms & Similar Words

• anchor
• backbone
• mainstay
• buttress
• reliance
• crutch
• dependence
• standby
• spine
• right hand
• refuge
• prop
• handmaiden
• anchorage
• sinew(s)
• stay
• bolsterer
• harbor

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pillar

Axel Springer is expanding in the Middle East, joining a growing number of Western publishers with an editorial presence in the region — and testing a key pillar of its editorial beliefs. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Ternus’s expertise in executing on Apple’s product roadmap and maintaining the company’s high engineering standards signals a commitment to a central pillar of the Apple brand, even as the company seeks to evolve with the times. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

Its bottom is lined with soft, soupy silt that makes traditional bridge pillars impossible. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026

Indoor and outdoor pillars, nightlights, fun, unique designs and more. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026