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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 pedestal elevates the main motherboard chamber, which is exposed for all to see.
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PC Magazine, 25 May 2025
The monument, which was on the grounds of the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, featured a bronze Confederate soldier atop a pedestal and was erected in 1911 as part of a reunion of former Confederate soldiers.
—Amir Mahmoud, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
Imagine living in the world where the growth team is always on the pedestal and the processes in place, the system the organization works with and the holistic infrastructure that make the growth sustainable and possible are overlooked.
—Barbara Puszkiewicz-Cimino, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Planters Vessels, planters, and pedestals—greenery is a must for any outdoor space, whether flowers or a cocktail garden.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
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PC Magazine, 25 May 2025
The monument, which was on the grounds of the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, featured a bronze Confederate soldier atop a pedestal and was erected in 1911 as part of a reunion of former Confederate soldiers.
—Amir Mahmoud, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
Imagine living in the world where the growth team is always on the pedestal and the processes in place, the system the organization works with and the holistic infrastructure that make the growth sustainable and possible are overlooked.
—Barbara Puszkiewicz-Cimino, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Planters Vessels, planters, and pedestals—greenery is a must for any outdoor space, whether flowers or a cocktail garden.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestal
Noun
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The temperate rainforest ecosystem lets trees grow to 250 feet tall and up to 16 feet in diameter.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
17 June 2025
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State law prevents cities from charging developer impact fees for ADUs smaller than 750 square feet.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
Noun
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The Princess of Wales, also 43, took to the family's Instagram account on Saturday, June 21 to celebrate her husband — who is first in line to the British throne — with a sweet, celebratory post filled with puppies.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Luther star Elba was the beneficiary of a grant from the Trust (then The Prince’s Trust, before Charles had ascended to the British throne).—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Del Toro and Carapaz both finished on the podium and won stages.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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Being elected lieutenant governor of California in 2010 Newsom introduces then-gubernatorial candidate and California Attorney General Jerry Brown to the podium during a rally at UCLA on Oct. 15, 2010.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
12 June 2025
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There’s something uniquely elegant about a sporty jacket with a stand collar or funnel neck zipped right to the top, with material slightly shrouding the chin.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
16 June 2025
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Drop to your knees, rolling to the top of your knees to protect your knee caps.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
16 June 2025
Noun
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His post on the social platform X was the first comment on the attacks by a ranking official.—
Sam Mednick,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 June 2025
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Sign-in activity to view recent access attempts Banking and social media platforms: Look under your profile or settings for login history or device management 3.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Their seats were next to each other in the Petco Park press box.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Republicans currently hold the majority in the Senate, with 53 seats, compared to the Democrats’ 47 seats, including two independents (Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Angus King of Maine) who caucus with the Democrats.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Trump will be watching his parade on Constitution Avenue from a viewing stand.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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Up above, the Army's Golden Knights parachute team appeared in the overcast sky, descending toward the viewing stand.—
LOLITA C. BALDOR,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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Those two periods in her life, happening at an age when one is open to major growth and evolution, intertwined into building the foundation for Rosemary’s wine career.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The brand consistently delivers effective skincare at an approachable price, and its skin tint combines foundation and mineral SPF 40 into one multitasking base layer to create a lightweight no-brainer for beach vacations.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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“Pedestal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestal. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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