Respected Figures

noun a person who is advanced in years and often has a lot of life experience

• The old man sat quietly on the park bench, feeding pigeons.
• That old man is always telling stories about the good old days.
• Check out that old man rocking those kicks!
• The old man of the sea represents wisdom and experience in the novel.

noun A pillar is a tall vertical structure, usually used to support a building or as a decoration. In this context, 'pillar' symbolizes a person or thing that is considered a mainstay or support of society.

preposition The preposition 'of' shows the relationship between 'pillar' and 'society', indicating that the pillar is a part of or connected to society.

• The philanthropist was considered a pillar of society for his numerous charitable contributions.
• Everyone in town looks up to Mr. Johnson as a real pillar of society.
• Dude, that guy is like the ultimate pillar of society, always helping out everyone.
• In the world of literature, Shakespeare is often referred to as a pillar of society for his enduring impact on culture.

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

• The well-respected professor received a prestigious award for his research.
• Everyone in the community looks up to the well-respected doctor.
• The well-respected chef is the bomb in the kitchen!
• Her well-respected reputation precedes her wherever she goes.