Synonyms for
Pillar
Definition
a tall vertical structure of stone, wood, or metal, used as a support for a building or as an ornament or monument
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Common collocations
- load-bearing pillar
- stone pillar
- concrete pillar
- main pillar
- central pillar
- pillar of strength
- pillar of the community
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Usage note
While 'pillar' can refer to a literal architectural support, it is also commonly used metaphorically to denote a person or thing that is essential to the success or existence of something else, as in 'a pillar of society'.
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Example sentences
- The old church has four pillars holding up its roof.
- The marble pillar was intricately designed.
- The monument had a pillar with the soldier's name on it.
- The building's foundation was strengthened with pillars.
- The museum had a large exhibit of Greek pillars.
Quotes
A good education is a pillar of society.
The family is the pillar of society.
Faith is the pillar of our lives.