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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
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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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Located at 25 West Hills Drive, a quiet cul-de-sac in Avon, this colonial has undeniable curb appeal enhanced by a central front door that is recessed for protection from the weather and defined by pilasters on either side.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2025
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One of the most striking parts of the show is the Kells' home, the Cliff House, a sprawling mansion with a massive anchor sunken into the front of the house.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Trump has also taken aim at ABC News, which agreed to pay $15 million to Trump’s presidential library to settle a lawsuit over anchor George Stephanopoulos’ inaccurate on-air assertion that the president-elect had been found civilly liable for raping writer E. Jean Carroll.—
Greg Braxton,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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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.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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Times culture critic Mary McNamara wrote a column about how this play about John Proctor and #MeToo cured her of her aversion to theatrical works-in-progress.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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Together, these technologies are forming the backbone of the modern smart city.—
Hemanth Volikatla,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Small businesses, the backbone of the economy, are bearing the brunt of these actions.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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“Pillar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pillar. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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