Thesaurus results for PILLAR

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 Tourism is a central pillar of the country’s economy, and the Dominican Republic has invested heavily in infrastructure designed to accommodate large volumes of visitors. —

Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026 Although his personal favorite interpretation is Craig’s, the actor wanted to focus on the philosophical pillars of the character, rather than cribbing from anyone else’s work. —

Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026 The third pillar, commitment, is what Hof describes as maintaining focus through discomfort. —

Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026 Denim will be a key pillar of the brand in its new form. —

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Noun

And then this pilaster rising up.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
Common features included grand arches, decorative molding and pilasters, which are vertical columns that project from walls.

— Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 20 Feb. 2026