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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
Turnovers will be placed on a pedestal by this defensive staff.
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Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
To make the display look interesting, stand some books upright and stack larger books horizontally to serve as pedestals for decorative items, such as a picture frame or a piece of pottery.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
There is nothing the world loves to put on a pedestal more than a beautiful white mother who inhabits the cross section of feminine beauty and maternal warmth, and who demonstrates ease at inhabiting all the roles society asks her to fill.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Statues and pedestals These ramp the garden up to a much more formal level.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
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Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
To make the display look interesting, stand some books upright and stack larger books horizontally to serve as pedestals for decorative items, such as a picture frame or a piece of pottery.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
There is nothing the world loves to put on a pedestal more than a beautiful white mother who inhabits the cross section of feminine beauty and maternal warmth, and who demonstrates ease at inhabiting all the roles society asks her to fill.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Statues and pedestals These ramp the garden up to a much more formal level.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestal
Noun
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Pablo López raced off the mound, chasing after a ball that deflected off of his foot.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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The same can’t quite be said to the rear seat area due to the sportback sloping roof, though headroom is only really maxed out for folks over six-feet tall (like yours truly), otherwise shoulder and leg room are surprisingly good.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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In Chief of War, Keōua was in line to inherit the Hawai’i throne from his father, King Kalani’opu’u — only for his cousin, Kamehameha, to be unexpectedly named as his father’s successor.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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Her being fourth in line for the throne led people to believe that Verrett was trying to insert himself in the royal family to ascend to the Norwegian throne.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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So when Patel approached the podium on Friday the stakes were obviously high.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
13 Sep. 2025
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Two more from Dennis Mitchell’s elite sprint crew could also cause a podium shake-up.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Smith, 30, injured himself in the top of the fourth on Friday.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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This high-tech top is made from a fabric blend that combines the odor-resistance and quick-drying properties of merino wool with the wrinkle-resistant and thermoregulation properties of lyocell.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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By extending this concept to a nanoscale particle, the Tokyo team has created a new platform to explore how quantum laws apply at scales larger than atoms but still far smaller than everyday objects.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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Expect More The Rubin CPX is an AI GPU inference accelerator platform focused on high-end generational applications.—
Jim McGregor,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The party is also likely to pick up a seat in Utah if GOP lawmakers are forced to redraw their House map.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
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Throughout Biglari’s numerous attempts to secure board seats at the chain, executives at Cracker Barrel have cited his executive compensation as proof of his ill intentions for the brand.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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That’s what makes the Pattern Hair Steamer an instant stand-out.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The triple shooting occurred in a quaint two-story apartment complex, off a main road and across from a farm stand and other neighborhoods.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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With stars like Derek Jeter, Gerrit Cole, and many others involved, the gala raised more than $375,000 in support of the foundation’s mission.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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While some uncertainty existed about whether Hendrix intended to make his record a double or triple-disc collection, seventeen songs were issued on a single CD to lay the foundation for Experience Hendrix’s catalog refurbishment.—
Mike Alleyne Ph.D,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Pedestal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestal. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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