Thesaurus results for PILLAR

pillar

noun

ˈpi-lər

as in pilaster

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 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 Today, Arm architecture is a pillar of modern data centers. —

Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026 More than €700 million ($811 million) is directed to its first pillar, which covers the existing 40% cash rebate for international productions, a new loan guarantee program for Greek producers and the simplification of funding procedures. —

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 May 2026 Volvo safety expert Isabelle Stockman says the EX60 was designed with super-strong A-pillars and a header to shield the car’s occupants from potential hazards. —

Kristin Shaw, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026 Evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar included humor as one of his seven pillars of friendship. —

Anna Goldfarb, CNBC, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pillar

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Noun

And then this pilaster rising up.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
Common features included grand arches, decorative molding and pilasters, which are vertical columns that project from walls.

— Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 20 Feb. 2026