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Recent Examples of pillar
Congregation Beth Shalom Rabbi Robert Gamer said the vandalism was found on a pillar near the front door of the synagogue and included a swastika and other hate speech.
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The spa Once fully operational in September, the members-only Asaya Social Wellness Club will serve as one of Doha’s most holistic wellbeing facilities, with treatments and experiences extending across various pillars, including skin health, nutrition, physical movement and community.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The collective’s two pillars focus on adoption enablers and practical adoption tools.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Zuhn redshirted as a freshman at Texas A&M, then emerged as a pillar on the Aggies’ O-line over the last four seasons.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2026
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The spa Once fully operational in September, the members-only Asaya Social Wellness Club will serve as one of Doha’s most holistic wellbeing facilities, with treatments and experiences extending across various pillars, including skin health, nutrition, physical movement and community.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The collective’s two pillars focus on adoption enablers and practical adoption tools.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Zuhn redshirted as a freshman at Texas A&M, then emerged as a pillar on the Aggies’ O-line over the last four seasons.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pillar
Noun
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And then this pilaster rising up.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Apr. 2026
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In the end, Laffrey, whose Broadway credits include Maybe Happy Ending and Parade, settled for using an iPhone app to record the size of pilasters and mullioned mirrors.—
Carey Purcell,
Architectural Digest,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The National Mall and Lincoln Memorial anchor an outdoor collection of monuments, while the National Museum of African American History & Culture traces slavery, emancipation, the Civil Rights movement and African American achievement in sports, music and government.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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As part of its investment, IBM’s FutureNow Chicago delivery center will become an anchor tenant at the IQMP’s Quantum Works building, which is expected to be completed by 2028.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Jim Varsallone writes a high school sports column twice a week, featuring top performers in all varsity sports (boys and girls) in Broward and Miami-Dade counties.—
Miami Herald Staff Reports,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Shaw’s columns, exclusive to the Tribune, appear the last Monday of each month.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some backbone and detail on issues such as water, immigration and the role of money in politics could help elevate the conversation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Cotton is the backbone of Levi’s business.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Pillar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pillar. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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