pedestals

noun

Definition of pedestalsnext
plural of pedestal
1
as in feet
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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2
as in thrones
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 Synonyms for pedestals
  1. foot
  2. platforms
  3. foundations
  4. podiums
  5. pillars
  6. columns
Noun
  • No doubt the ultimate goal for the Rams is to give Darnold happy feet in the pocket.
    Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Remove anything flammable from within a 5 feet perimeter of your home and any detached buildings, such as dry leaves and pine needles.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of foot
Noun
  • Where To Watch The First Gladiator Movie The first Gladiator film is available to stream on platforms like Paramount+ and Hulu.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Your brand's presence on all platforms is essential.
    Erik Logan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of platforms
Noun
  • Providing Context Start with context and build your brand foundations from there.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Constantly jumping from one shiny object to the next can lead to distractions that chip away at our businesses' foundations, making sustainability challenging.
    Cody Bjugan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of foundations
Noun
  • Both teams currently stand equal with five wins, 19 podiums, and seven pole positions, separated by just 24 points.
    Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Sauber has certainly kept an eye on the Brazilian, who has bagged two wins and three podiums.
    Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of podiums
Noun
  • Well, 2024 seems to have been a very busy year for the OECD and the OECD inclusive framework base erosion and profit shifting in terms of implementation of these two pillars.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The transaction also allows News Corp to focus on its growth pillars including Dow Jones, Digital Real Estate and Book Publishing, while the repayment of shareholder loans will boost the company’s credit profile, Thomson added.
    Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of pillars
Noun
  • Bollards – short, stout columns of metal or concrete used as street barriers – were being replaced on Bourbon Street ahead of the Super Bowl in February.
    George Petras, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Reading one of his columns, Avery had a question about the internet.
    Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of columns
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