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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
In any event, try to steer away from putting anyone on a pedestal — your best bet is to keep your expectations in check.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
The desk’s postmodern French brutalist throne chair is from Galerie Paradis, while the large vase on the pedestal is by ceramic artist Jaye Kim.
—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 29 Jan. 2025
The official National Women’s Soccer League game ball sits on a pedestal at the start of the NWSL match between NJ/NY Gotham FC and North Carolina Courage at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, May 4, 2024.
—Jessica Golden, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
Installed in 1935, the statue by Charles Rumsey was recently returned to its original pedestal and unveiled in commemoration of Lima’s 490th anniversary in the presence of the city’s far-right leaning mayor, Rafael López Aliaga.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
The desk’s postmodern French brutalist throne chair is from Galerie Paradis, while the large vase on the pedestal is by ceramic artist Jaye Kim.
—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 29 Jan. 2025
The official National Women’s Soccer League game ball sits on a pedestal at the start of the NWSL match between NJ/NY Gotham FC and North Carolina Courage at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, May 4, 2024.
—Jessica Golden, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
Installed in 1935, the statue by Charles Rumsey was recently returned to its original pedestal and unveiled in commemoration of Lima’s 490th anniversary in the presence of the city’s far-right leaning mayor, Rafael López Aliaga.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestal
Noun
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Critics have questioned this medical exemption, particularly as Trump later could not recall which foot had the condition.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The post included a black-and-white image of their newborn daughter’s foot.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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The ideal time for Feige to seize the Star Wars empire’s throne was after the mic drop that was two back-to-back blockbuster Avengers movies (2018’s Infinity War and 2019’s Endgame), back when Marvel was at a zenith.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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Shari’s move to wrest control of her father’s life away from rival contenders to his fortune and his throne set off an avalanche of litigation, corporate maneuvering, financial engineering, sharp-elbowed lawyering and boardroom dealmaking.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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That Johnson, who has never been a head coach before, felt cocky enough to tell that story on the podium is a great thing.—
Jon Greenberg,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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The fourth graders who traveled from Kansas City to Topeka to testify before lawmakers weren’t tall enough to see over the podium, but their teacher brought them a stool to stand on.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
24 Feb. 2025
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Such shakeups should make for an exciting night, as there aren’t many sure things at the top of the ballot.—
Chris Dobstaff,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Boise’s higher median income and scores in other categories secured its place at the top.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Feb. 2025
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Users and advertisers have fled the social media platform, partly in response to Musk’s promotion of conspiracy theories and neo-Nazi accounts.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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These are my favorite type of challenges, where folks get to dive off a huge platform into water, and then submerge themselves underwater while pulling themselves along a rope and releasing buoys.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In this foredeck area, sunbeds on both sides are paired with flip-up seats at the bases.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2025
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The shop has been designed to look like a luxury cabin, complete with airline seats, a check-in desk and displays that look like serving trays in a Pan Am shade of light blue.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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This protective case has a real stand that sits flush on the back.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
28 Feb. 2025
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The global stadium jaunt is now slated to kick-off with a two-night stand at Goyang Stadium in Goyang, South Korea on July 5-6, before moving on to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on July 12-13.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
28 Feb. 2025
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These unsung heroes are essential to an artist’s team and its foundation.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2025
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With stable housing as the foundation, the next step is ensuring people feel safe in their home and community.—
Carolina Chavez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Pedestal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestal. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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