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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
Still, the pieces of ceiling trim dedicated to the pillars of courage and trust remained missing, a nod perhaps to the traits most easily lost when disaster strikes – and most needed to rebuild.
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Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
The only way to preserve our republic is to strengthen the pillars of our present with the mortar of our past.
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Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
America's remarkable technological prowess, prodigious military capabilities, wide range of underlying economic strengths, history of resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit remain pillars of progress and reasons for optimism.
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Robert Hormats,
Time,
4 July 2026
The entire lobby level, from its white stone flooring and pillars, to the planter boxes that (barely) separate the lounge from the entrance, drips in understated opulence.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Executive sponsorship, clear metrics, a coherent strategy across all five pillars and the discipline to pilot before scaling.
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Vinod Bijlani,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The lessons included the four pillars of a person’s emotional state.
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Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
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
This delightful journey starts by passing through a decorative iron gate supported by stone pillars.
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James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
The only way to preserve our republic is to strengthen the pillars of our present with the mortar of our past.
—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
America's remarkable technological prowess, prodigious military capabilities, wide range of underlying economic strengths, history of resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit remain pillars of progress and reasons for optimism.
—
Robert Hormats,
Time,
4 July 2026
The entire lobby level, from its white stone flooring and pillars, to the planter boxes that (barely) separate the lounge from the entrance, drips in understated opulence.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Executive sponsorship, clear metrics, a coherent strategy across all five pillars and the discipline to pilot before scaling.
—
Vinod Bijlani,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The lessons included the four pillars of a person’s emotional state.
—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Brick pillars are embedded with bronze plaques listing the players and manager from each of the franchise’s three World Series championship teams.
—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
This delightful journey starts by passing through a decorative iron gate supported by stone pillars.
—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
21 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.
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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.
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Ball and Bridges were also two of the best four players the Hornets had last season (along with Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel who are staying and will be among the anchors of the 2026-27 team).
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On the other hand, a large yard filled solely with small plants can look indistinct unless a few larger plants are added as anchors.
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DeJohn got his start in the industry working as a fashion illustrator at The Philadelphia Bulletin, where his work accompanied the fashion columns.
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Original Tuscan columns on the facade were preserved, while interior crown moldings were restored and paired with bleached hardwood chevron floors, new chandeliers, and mantlepieces.
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Look under rocks for macroinvertebrates (animals without backbones, like stoneflies).
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Data centers also need to be close enough to users and network backbones to provide fast digital services.
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“Pillars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pillars. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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