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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 specter of Trump toppling a pillar of First Amendment jurisprudence has emerged as one of several weapons in his censorship arsenal.
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Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
The guidelines are a pillar of the health insurance system known as utilization management, which paves the way for coverage denials.
—Maya Miller, ProPublica, 31 Dec. 2024
Sustainability is a key pillar of the Wool Excellence Club and members cannot mules their sheep.
—Patty Huntington, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Each of these pillars of the wellness program are incorporated into the guests’ stay at the Kneipp Hotel Hammerschmiede outside of Salzburg.
—Brett Braley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
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Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
The guidelines are a pillar of the health insurance system known as utilization management, which paves the way for coverage denials.
—Maya Miller, ProPublica, 31 Dec. 2024
Sustainability is a key pillar of the Wool Excellence Club and members cannot mules their sheep.
—Patty Huntington, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Each of these pillars of the wellness program are incorporated into the guests’ stay at the Kneipp Hotel Hammerschmiede outside of Salzburg.
—Brett Braley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pillar
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Though more stately in its setting of classical pilasters and marble floors, the lobby El Bar del Majestic is pretty hopping too with live piano music.John Oseid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Rising above the great staircase is a builder’s catalogue of pilasters, cornices, corners, lion’s heads, dentils, robed muses, medallions, scrolls, and arched niches.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Dec. 2024
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With places like Miya as an anchor, my hope is that the restaurants that burned can rebuild and that the Altadena/Pasadena restaurant renewal can continue and become even stronger than before.Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Buckeyes’ defense has been consistently ferocious this season, providing an anchor for an offense that needed to find itself.Chris Branch, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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That means the government could not censor this column without violating my First Amendment rights and Bloomberg’s.Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2025
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Most-clicked in the newsletter yesterday: Andrew Marchand’s column on ESPN’s game plan after Disney acquired Fubo.Chris Branch, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Education is the backbone of society, shaping the mindsets of future leaders, influencers, scientists, artists, and entrepreneurs through a blend of skills and knowledge.William Jones, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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These critical components form the backbone of your security posture.Kevin Lynch, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Pillar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pillar. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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