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tower of strength

NOUN
bastion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bulwark citadel fortress mainstay stronghold
STRONG
breastwork defense fortification parapet prop protection rock support
Antonyms
WEAK
weak spot weakness
NOUN
pillar
Synonyms
STRONGEST
backbone
STRONG
leader light rock sinew supporter upholder worthy
WEAK
guider
NOUN
support/supporter
Synonyms
WEAK
adherent advocate ally angel apologist backbone backer benefactor champion cohort comforter confederate coworker defender disciple endorser espouser exponent expounder fan follower friend helper mainstay maintainer partisan patron pillar preserver prop proponent satellite second sponsor stalwart stay subscriber sustainer upholder well-wisher
Antonyms
WEAK
enemy foe

Example Sentences

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Ayton was a tower of strength with 28 points on 12-for-14 shooting, 13 rebounds, three blocked shots and three assists.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Stewart’s performance holds everything together; her Lou is a quiet tower of strength, unexpectedly finding both love and darkness.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2024

With the help of their tower of strength, the Hoosiers went from a 51-51 tie with 10:15 left to a 73-59 lead at the 3:51 mark.

From Washington Times • Mar. 31, 2021

But her three-year-old cat Herman became her tower of strength, said Ms Yates from Buxton, Derbyshire.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2019

A tower of strength, she is firm and does not yield, except in loving.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein