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as in foot
a bottom part upon which something rests or is supported
The museum displayed the jewels on a pedestal inside a glass case. The entrance to the ruined temple was flanked by columns, some of which had fallen from their pedestals.
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as in throne
the position of someone who is treated or regarded as extraordinarily good, successful, etc.
There's a tendency to put the person you love on a pedestal. The scandal knocked the beloved actor off his pedestal.
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Recent Examples of pedestal
The rap legend then placed the award on a pedestal and shook hands with team manager Dave Roberts.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2025
Eternal Time, set on a pedestal, was a version of Clock Piece that had a ticking second hand but no minute or hour hands.
—David Sheff, ARTnews.com, 24 Mar. 2025
The removable pedestal table that occupies the center of the Bivan for dining is positioned to allow the kitchen drawers to open.
—New Atlas, 24 Mar. 2025
The mid-rise hotel tower was built at the north end of the property over a long pedestal housing a soaring, double-height lobby and a vast, covered esplanade of amenities.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2025
Eternal Time, set on a pedestal, was a version of Clock Piece that had a ticking second hand but no minute or hour hands.
—David Sheff, ARTnews.com, 24 Mar. 2025
The removable pedestal table that occupies the center of the Bivan for dining is positioned to allow the kitchen drawers to open.
—New Atlas, 24 Mar. 2025
The mid-rise hotel tower was built at the north end of the property over a long pedestal housing a soaring, double-height lobby and a vast, covered esplanade of amenities.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestal
Noun
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After restructuring followed the Covid pandemic that battered non-profits across the nation, the 173-year-old Greater Hartford YMCA is fully back on its feet and preparing for a new leader — Jim O'Rourke — to direct it in the years ahead.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
6 Apr. 2025
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His aunt is exhausted, unsteady on her feet, her eyes red.—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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The 42-year-old heir to the British throne also impressed with his concise analysis of Villa’s tactics, demonstrating his genuine love for the game.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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And name a time Natasha Rothwell has appeared onscreen and not deserved a raise, promotion, and throne to sit upon.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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But on Saturday, the junior made the podium for the first time — and took it all the way to the top step.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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While at the podium at the SAG Awards, Fonda also spoke about resistance against McCarthyism, a period of anti-communist hysteria in the 1950s.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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In the top of the seventh inning Friday, Harvey jogged in from the bullpen.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
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In times of great uncertainty, regions that adapt, innovate and respond smartly to changing times rise to the top.—
Eric J. Gertler,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
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While Amazon directly imports about 40% of its products, the rest are sold by independent merchants on its platform.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The show has consistently used its platform to teach important life lessons in fun and engaging ways, all done by some of the most influential faces in pop culture.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Because Sai's group attended Tribal Council first, she was denied a spot on the Survivor 48 jury and that first seat went to Cedrek instead.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Jury selection for Karen Read's retrial on murder and other charges in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, resumes Thursday with just one more seat to fill.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Another positive for Strasbourg is a new main stand at their Stade de la Meinau home, which will increase capacity from 26,000 to 32,000, will be open for next season.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Snacks and Beverages Frosty Moon - Tucked away among the greenery of Celestial Park is the Frosty Moon ice cream stand, featuring a fuchsia ice cream cone ringed with gold orbits atop the kiosk, hinting at the snowy treats inside.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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The new bridge is a 70-foot-long, single-span bridge built on a pile foundation that is anchored into bedrock.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Apr. 2025
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Lütke’s bet is that these workers will be the foundation of Shopify’s next era of growth.—
John Winsor,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Pedestal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestal. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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