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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 tome is filled with nearly 700 iconic images broken down into eight chapters depicting different pillars of Jay-Z’s artistry, along with personal essays penned by those who know the Roc Nation mogul best.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
One pillar of the royal’s support system is her friend, celebrity nutritionist Gabriela Peacock, who told The Daily Mail how the two — who are godmothers to each other’s daughters — have only gotten closer since sharing the experience of motherhood together.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
It’s called Vision 2030 and revolves around three education pillars, including future-focused learning, shared accountability and predictable funding.
—Kevin Bessler | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Dec. 2024
However, there were occasionally times when these pillars of Grandma’s week would converge in the way of a church potluck.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
One pillar of the royal’s support system is her friend, celebrity nutritionist Gabriela Peacock, who told The Daily Mail how the two — who are godmothers to each other’s daughters — have only gotten closer since sharing the experience of motherhood together.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
It’s called Vision 2030 and revolves around three education pillars, including future-focused learning, shared accountability and predictable funding.
—Kevin Bessler | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Dec. 2024
However, there were occasionally times when these pillars of Grandma’s week would converge in the way of a church potluck.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pillar
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At the southern terminus of Rossmore Avenue at Wilshire Boulevard, unceremoniously sandwiched between a couple of unremarkable low-rise office buildings stand two huge stone towers embellished with flamboyant Corinthian pilasters that mark the entrance to L.A.’s first gated community.Mark David, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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Each section of the building’s exterior is paired with a layer of terra-cotta pilasters that don both the east and west façades of the tower, giving it a glamorous aged feel without overdoing it.Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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The taut film explores how the U.S. team from ABC Sports, led by its now-legendary anchor Jim McKay, arrives at the games flying high.Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Kate Snow Kate Snow is a senior national correspondent for NBC News and an anchor for NBC Nightly News.Marina Kopf, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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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.Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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In his Sunday column, Jim Cramer wrote about never seeing a stock market that just keeps going up like this in his 42 years of investing and how to approach it.Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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Annual sustainability reports should also serve as the backbone of your overall corporate narrative.Ted Kail, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recognizing it as the backbone of great filmmaking, her movies consistently showcase this belief.Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Pillar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pillar. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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