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as in pilasters
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 anchors
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 pillars
Brick pillars are embedded with bronze plaques listing the players and manager from each of the franchise’s three World Series championship teams.
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
Personalized treatments are built around three pillars—energetic renewal, conscious longevity, and stress management—and integrated with the landscape and architecture of the property and the regional cuisine.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 21 June 2026
This delightful journey starts by passing through a decorative iron gate supported by stone pillars.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
Cuba’s Communist Party has approved 176 free‑market measures, which are described as the most sweeping economic overhaul since the revolution, dismantling pillars of state control and decentralizing a system battered by crisis.
—Andrea Rodríguez, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
When constructed, the stone circle was aligned with the sun, and to this day, thousands of people gather to witness the moment the sun peeks perfectly through its pillars.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Archaeologists also uncovered extensive drainage systems, flooring, and a hypocaust—a sophisticated Roman underfloor heating system supported by brick pillars.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
But what transpired with Zcash in June 2026 represents an issues that directly threatens the foundational pillars of enterprise risk management, corporate governance, and digital asset auditing.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Volvo engineers took those lessons and used them to design newer car models with an emphasis on extra-strong A-pillars roof beams, and windshield retention.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 18 June 2026
Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
Personalized treatments are built around three pillars—energetic renewal, conscious longevity, and stress management—and integrated with the landscape and architecture of the property and the regional cuisine.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 21 June 2026
This delightful journey starts by passing through a decorative iron gate supported by stone pillars.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
Cuba’s Communist Party has approved 176 free‑market measures, which are described as the most sweeping economic overhaul since the revolution, dismantling pillars of state control and decentralizing a system battered by crisis.
—Andrea Rodríguez, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
When constructed, the stone circle was aligned with the sun, and to this day, thousands of people gather to witness the moment the sun peeks perfectly through its pillars.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Archaeologists also uncovered extensive drainage systems, flooring, and a hypocaust—a sophisticated Roman underfloor heating system supported by brick pillars.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
But what transpired with Zcash in June 2026 represents an issues that directly threatens the foundational pillars of enterprise risk management, corporate governance, and digital asset auditing.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Volvo engineers took those lessons and used them to design newer car models with an emphasis on extra-strong A-pillars roof beams, and windshield retention.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pillars
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Even now, its fins and pilasters adorn plenty of new construction, and in real-estate-speak, the phrase is code for high class.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
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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
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Live coverage on Fox News Channel kicks off Wednesday, June 24th and concludes on Sunday, July 5th, with correspondents and anchors stationed at the National Mall, Liberty State Park, Philadelphia, Mount Rushmore and Teddy Roosevelt’s Presidential Library, among others venues.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Drinking a glass shortly after waking up and another before bed creates simple hydration anchors that can make healthy habits easier to maintain.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Designed to blur the line between indoors and outdoors, the home is organized as a series of pavilions surrounding a massive central atrium with a reflecting pool, sculptural curves, and a distinctive grid-like roof supported by colossal columns.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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And though the Patriots are trying to gear up for a grueling training camp, heading into a season as the reigning AFC champions, the questions, columns, talk shows and more are likely to continue.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Data centers also need to be close enough to users and network backbones to provide fast digital services.—
Sven Bilén,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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Even when degraded, enzymes have stable backbones that might be capable of catalyzing reactions, said Sudha Rajamani, an astrobiologist at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune who wasn’t involved in the study.—
Siddhant Pusdekar,
Quanta Magazine,
1 June 2026
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“Pillars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pillars. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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