pillar of strength

noun phrase

: someone or something that gives support or help during difficult times
My husband was my/a pillar of strength during my mother's illness.

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Molly is Anna’s pillar of strength. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026 Her husband—who is also her longtime manager—has been a pillar of strength since day one. — Nour Ezzedine, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025 Martinez called Bivens a pillar of strength for her district who embodied the spirit of public service. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026 Now, Lovato — who has been open about her sobriety journey in the past — and Jutes are pillars of strength for one another. — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pillar of strength

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“Pillar of strength.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pillar%20of%20strength. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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