Synonyms of pillars

pillars

noun

plural of pillar

1

as in pilasters

an upright shaft that supports an overhead structure

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pilasters
• columns
• piers
• stanchions
• posts
• pedestals
• buttresses
• caryatids
• obelisks
• pilings
• piles
• needles
• flying buttresses

2

as in anchors

something or someone to which one looks for support

my father has been my pillar throughout this crisis

Synonyms & Similar Words

• anchors
• backbones
• buttresses
• mainstays
• crutches
• standbys
• spines
• sinews
• dependences
• reliances
• props
• right hands
• refuges
• handmaidens
• anchorages
• stays
• harbors
• bolsterers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pillars

All that remained of Sara’s home were pillars of concrete; most of their belongings were below the rubble. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

Dedicated to the god Amun, it is known for its beautiful pillars and intricate carvings. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026

But my encounter with Washington’s new generation has persuaded me of how deeply this party is now shaped by the ideological pillars of MAGA. — semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Meta has made enterprise and subscriptions pillars of its AI focus, the executives shared, while also building out new components of its AI products. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026

Moreover, maintaining balance among the four pillars on a go-forward basis will continue to be an evolving issue to measure as companies press further into AI, particularly after some layoffs have been blamed on replacing employees with AI instead. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

That said, this does not mean the Detect, Respond and Recover pillars of the NIST CSF are unimportant. — Andrew Ginter, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

The company continues to be organized around the three pillars of events and experiential production; creative and communications services, and influence, spanning media, public relations and cultural initiatives. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

The 53-year-old is looking to make a statement, paying homage to hip-hop’s roots and pillars with his next project. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2026