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pillar

noun

ˈpi-lər

as in pilaster

an upright shaft that supports an overhead structure the ancient Greek temple boasted graceful marble pillars with richly ornamented tops

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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 Whitmer called Temple Israel a pillar of the community, where families gather for worship, celebrations and education. —

John Wisely, Freep.com, 13 Mar. 2026 From intimate inns to grand resorts, these legendary establishments are both pillars of their communities and bucket list-worthy accommodations for those visiting. —

Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 Young told Deadline impactful co-production remains a central pillar for the BBC’s factual team, not least as a means of answering global streaming commissions. —

Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026 Miguel Castro Freitas’s second collection for Muglar explored the brand's defining pillars, blending the glamour of the ‘40s and ‘80s with the drama of the far-off future. —

Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pillar

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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