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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
China wants to strengthen its traditional friendship and Belt and Road Initiative partnership with Indonesia, especially in five key pillars: politics, economy, maritime affairs, security, and cultural and people-to-people exchanges, Mr. Li said.
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Nikiek Karmini, Christian Science Monitor, 26 May 2025
Sony Group has identified anime as a key pillar of its growth strategy, with Crunchyroll sitting at the center of its holdings in the sector.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2025
Independent voters were a key pillar of Trump's coalition in the 2024 election, with 46 percent backing him—up from 41 percent in 2020, when a majority (54 percent) voted Democrat.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
Crocs achieves precise segmentation across its lineup, driven by two key pillars: functionality and aesthetics.
—Footwear News, 23 May 2025
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Nikiek Karmini, Christian Science Monitor, 26 May 2025
Sony Group has identified anime as a key pillar of its growth strategy, with Crunchyroll sitting at the center of its holdings in the sector.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2025
Independent voters were a key pillar of Trump's coalition in the 2024 election, with 46 percent backing him—up from 41 percent in 2020, when a majority (54 percent) voted Democrat.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
Crocs achieves precise segmentation across its lineup, driven by two key pillars: functionality and aesthetics.
—Footwear News, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pillar
Noun
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The front door, defined by wide pilasters and sidelights topped by a crosshead with transom windows beckons visitors to step into an impressive and welcoming entry hall.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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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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Still in the early stages of their respective careers, Mitchell and DeJean have the potential to be anchors for the Eagles' defense long-term.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Still, seeing an animal that size in a place where people typically kayak, swim, and anchor boats is enough to give anyone pause.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Social media may help create a lasting nickname that is more on the money than those that were coined by political foes, or from the editorial column of any paper of record.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Newsletter subscribers will get my column before anyone else does and their questions will be prioritized for future editions.—
Sigal Samuel,
Vox,
2 June 2025
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But the right one serves as your operational backbone.—
Kristin Russel,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Maintain the goaltending edge Sergei Bobrovsky has been the backbone for this Florida team all playoffs.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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“Pillar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pillar. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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