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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
The ‘coefficient’ element of the prize pot (since absorbed into a ‘value pillar’ under the new format of UEFA competitions) was introduced in 2018-19 and rewarded clubs according to their UEFA coefficient ranking.
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Republican Warns Own Party Medicaid Cuts Are 'Politically Suicidal'
At the heart of the Republican legislative push is an effort to extend and expand the 2017 tax cuts while incorporating key pillars of President Trump's 2024 campaign platform.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Another key pillar of Denim Première Vision is its strong editorial and trend forecasting content, which provides invaluable insights into the future of fashion.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 May 2025
According to its website, Heartland Forward has a goal of generating $500 million of economic impact for the middle states by 2030 through a focus on four pillars: innovation and entrepreneurship, talent pipelines, health and wellness, and regional competitiveness.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Republican Warns Own Party Medicaid Cuts Are 'Politically Suicidal'
At the heart of the Republican legislative push is an effort to extend and expand the 2017 tax cuts while incorporating key pillars of President Trump's 2024 campaign platform.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Another key pillar of Denim Première Vision is its strong editorial and trend forecasting content, which provides invaluable insights into the future of fashion.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 May 2025
According to its website, Heartland Forward has a goal of generating $500 million of economic impact for the middle states by 2030 through a focus on four pillars: innovation and entrepreneurship, talent pipelines, health and wellness, and regional competitiveness.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pillar
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What to look for: Large porch and classical corner pilasters.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
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Located at 25 West Hills Drive, a quiet cul-de-sac in Avon, this colonial has undeniable curb appeal enhanced by a central front door that is recessed for protection from the weather and defined by pilasters on either side.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2025
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Inductees include World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés, CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and feminist icon Gloria Steinem.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2025
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Corporate venture capital investors can ease this by facilitating scale within their parent company, becoming an anchor client, testing out ways to engage with clients, supporting the company’s PR or joining sales meetings.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Times culture critic Mary McNamara wrote a column about how this play about John Proctor and #MeToo cured her of her aversion to theatrical works-in-progress.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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For generations, these towns in the Ohio River Valley were the backbone of American industry.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Now, Dean has become the backbone of the restaurant as its general manager, Maria said.—
Katie Black,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
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“Pillar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pillar. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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