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PILLARS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PILLARS?

Need another word that means the same as “pillars”? Find 3 synonyms and 30 related words for “pillars” in this overview.

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Pillars as a Noun
Definitions of "Pillars" as a noun
Synonyms of "Pillars" as a noun (3 Words)
Usage Examples of "Pillars" as a noun
Associations of "Pillars" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Pillars” are: column, tower, mainstay

Pillars as a Noun

Definitions of "Pillars" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “pillars” as a noun can have the following definitions:

Anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower.
A fundamental principle or practice.
A tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure.
A prominent supporter.
A vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument.
(architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure.

Synonyms of "Pillars" as a noun (3 Words)

column	Anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower. The typical business report consists of columns and rows of numeric information.
mainstay	A person or thing on which something else is based or depends. Farming is the mainstay* of the rural economy.*
tower	A fortress or stronghold in the form of or including a tower. A titanic tower* of garbage.*

Usage Examples of "Pillars" as a noun

He is a pillar of the community.
A thin pillar of smoke betrayed their campsite.
Science eroded the pillars of superstition.

Associations of "Pillars" (30 Words)

backbone	A central cohesive source of support and stability. The backbone* is the part of a communication network that carries the heaviest traffic.*
basis	The fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained. The basis* of this drink is orange juice.*
behemoth	A huge or monstrous creature. Shoppers are now more loyal to their local shops than to faceless behemoths.
buttress	Reinforce with a buttress. The cathedral s massive buttresses.
carillon	A tune played on a carillon.
column	Anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower. A column* of 300 to 400 troops.*
corinthian	A man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure.
forwarding	The act of sending on to another destination. The forwarding* of mail to a new address is done automatically.*
keystone	A central cohesive source of support and stability. Cooperation remains the keystone* of the government s security policy.*
leviathan	Monstrous sea creature symbolizing evil in the Old Testament. The great leviathans of the deep.
lighthouse	A tower or other structure containing a beacon light to warn or guide ships at sea.
marble	A marble sculpture. A couple of girls were playing marbles.
masonry	Freemasonry. Masonry nails.
mast	Any sturdy upright pole.
obelisk	A mountain tree or other natural object resembling an obelisk in shape.
pagoda	An ornamental imitation of a Hindu or Buddhist pagoda.
prop	A propeller that rotates to push against air. I propped the door with my foot.
pylon	A tower or post marking a path for light aircraft, cars, or other vehicles, especially in racing. Power pylons are a favorite target for terrorists.
sand	Smooth or polish with sandpaper or a mechanical sander. Mask off the area to be painted and sand* it down.*
sarcophagus	A stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions.
sculpt	Create or represent (something) by carving, casting, or other shaping techniques. Sculpt a swan out of a block of ice.
sculpture	Form or shape as if by sculpture especially with strong smooth curves. A bronze sculpture.
spire	A tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top. Spires of delphiniums.
stalactite	A tapering structure hanging like an icicle from the roof of a cave, formed of calcium salts deposited by dripping water.
stone	Kill by throwing stones at. The elevator dropped like a stone.
structure	Give a structure to. I need to structure* my days.*
support	Support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm. The new versions do not support* the graphical user interface standard.*
tower	Anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower. A tower* of dust rose above the horizon.*
trestle	A supporting tower used to support a bridge.
turret	A self-contained weapons platform housing guns and capable of rotation. A castle with fairy tale turrets.