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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
Red carnations, white cushion poms and button poms form St. Nick’s face and beard, which sits on a white pedestal finished with a satin ribbon.
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Tim Chan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Rather than being on a pedestal, authors are rewarded for their candidness and authenticity.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Glenfiddich created the category and elevated it, talking about 'single chateau' and 'single malt,' putting it on a pedestal.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The cartoon features satirical drawings of Bezos, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg holding up bags with dollar signs to Trump, who is on a pedestal.
—Dan Mangan,annie Palmer, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
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Tim Chan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Rather than being on a pedestal, authors are rewarded for their candidness and authenticity.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Glenfiddich created the category and elevated it, talking about 'single chateau' and 'single malt,' putting it on a pedestal.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The cartoon features satirical drawings of Bezos, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg holding up bags with dollar signs to Trump, who is on a pedestal.
—Dan Mangan,annie Palmer, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for pedestal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestal
Noun
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Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the ground.—
Aubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHT,
Verywell Health,
24 Jan. 2025
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The thick, durable design ensures your feet stay snug despite the elements.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Jan. 2025
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Baby Albert will now follow his mother in the line of succession to the Belgian throne, and arrived as 11th in line.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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Anwar Hussein/Getty Images William Arthur Philip Louis Year Born: 1982 Parents: Prince Charles of Wales and Princess Diana of Wales Origin: It’s said that Prince Charles wanted to give his first son, and the heir to the British throne, the first name of Arthur.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2025
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Those harsh words, spoken at a podium by a critic of Tiffany Henyard during a Jan. 28 Thornton Township Board meeting, preceded a brawl.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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At the beginning of the clip, the two women are hugging as Brittany Mahomes points to Kelce celebrating with his teammates up on the podium.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Paired with a classic black knit top and understated loafers, this outfit strikes a balance between professional and comfortable—ideal for Clare’s dynamic workday.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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Renato Moicano came up short in his attempt to unseat Islam Makhachev at the top of the UFC lightweight division at UFC 311, losing to the champ via first-round submission.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Weeks ago the company hinted that Meghan was set to release a second season of Archetypes on their platform.—
Isaac Bickerstaff,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2025
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Elon Musk says that his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is a better source of information than the traditional news media.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes,
29 Jan. 2025
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The film will be helmed by Scream creator and original screenwriter Kevin Williamson, his first time in the franchise's director's seat.—
Staff Author,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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There’s also a great deal right now on a set of four breathable patio seats that breaks down to about $26 per chair.—
Clint Davis,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2025
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Both the main stand they will be perched in and the ‘Tech End’ stand to their right have barely changed since that October 1, 1994, meeting.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Republican National Committee told the justices to let the lower ruling stand, which found the dating requirement does not violate the Civil Rights Act of 1964 because its materiality provision applies only to registration forms, not actual ballots.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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This waterproof foundation is guaranteed to stay put for a solid 12 hours.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Connecticut’s robust public higher education system, thriving local economy, plentiful local talent, and successful public-private partnerships provide an ideal foundation for implementing AI programs like the Connecticut Online AI Academy.—
Lisa Gevelber,
Hartford Courant,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Pedestal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestal. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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