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Recent Examples of pillar
Regional trade is the third pillar.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 June 2026
All this is to say that when tested against the facts, each pillar of the current indictment of vaccination fails.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Though tens of thousands remain on the streets, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has made the reductions a pillar of her reelection fight.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Walking through the sites feels like moving through a dense forest of iron pillars rising into the air.
—Sanggay Tashi, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 June 2026
All this is to say that when tested against the facts, each pillar of the current indictment of vaccination fails.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Though tens of thousands remain on the streets, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has made the reductions a pillar of her reelection fight.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Walking through the sites feels like moving through a dense forest of iron pillars rising into the air.
—Sanggay Tashi, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pillar
Noun
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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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And then this pilaster rising up.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Soaring double-height ceilings anchor the entertaining spaces, with loft areas overlooking the living room.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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Dozens of VLCCs are sailing from the South China Sea and across the Indian Ocean toward the United Arab Emirates ports, where at least 30 ships were already at anchor, according to maritime intelligence firm Windward on Wednesday.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Noun
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That's the real reason for the column.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the latest advancements and regulatory developments in the sector.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Reading people’s intentions and forming relationships is still the backbone of successful recruiting.—
Steven Johnson
June 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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How did 42 Dugg-core Detroit drums end up as the backbone of Florida street rap?—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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“Pillar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pillar. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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