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Recent Examples of plinth
The turntable's plinth is finished in black ash veneer, and the system comes with a hinged dust cover.
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New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
The billboards, which featured photographs of empty plinths and probing phrases, urged viewers to reconsider the purpose and impact of monuments.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
Ready-to-wear and accessories are displayed on handmade Douglas fir totems and plinths, and a bespoke rug, handmade in Morroco and in a custom Ulla Johnson print.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024
In a private preview before the show’s November 2nd opening, Tines will sing while standing on the living-room plinth, accompanied by his grandparents, who raised him and fostered his love of music.
—Henry Alford, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
The billboards, which featured photographs of empty plinths and probing phrases, urged viewers to reconsider the purpose and impact of monuments.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
Ready-to-wear and accessories are displayed on handmade Douglas fir totems and plinths, and a bespoke rug, handmade in Morroco and in a custom Ulla Johnson print.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024
In a private preview before the show’s November 2nd opening, Tines will sing while standing on the living-room plinth, accompanied by his grandparents, who raised him and fostered his love of music.
—Henry Alford, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plinth
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Meanwhile, the Napa River, which had been rising rapidly Tuesday, peaked just over 24 feet before flood warnings were canceled.—
Hanna Park and Robert Shackelford,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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The northern Sierra Nevada Mountains could see up to three feet of snow, while the Cascades and northern Rockies may accumulate up to two feet.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Classic pedestal designs are popular, but there are also hanging options, ground-level baths, and ones that mount on deck railings, says Mizejewski.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Jan. 2025
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They’re connected by a bathroom with a walk-in shower and a porcelain pedestal sink.—
Angela Serratore,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2025
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Faced with an opportunity to make the same sort of stand, Cassidy folded.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
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Where the two stand for season 3 — and what a potential Penn presidency means for Kate and Hal — remains unclear.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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During the inauguration ceremony, tech billionaires—including Musk, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and Apple CEO Tim Cook—sat directly behind Trump’s family on the dais.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2025
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As he was sworn in, CEOs of Meta, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, OpenAI and TikTok, as well as top benefactor Elon Musk, were right behind him on the dais, in more privileged seats than Trump’s cabinet nominees.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Standing in the rostrum of the House of Representatives, a gavel in her hand and a look of imperturbable stoicism on her face, Ms. Harris officiated as the two houses of Congress met in joint session to formally count the Electoral College votes for president.—
Peter Baker,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2025
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The state also warns against standing or sitting next to the rostrum, which has up to 29 teeth on each side, experts say.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
7 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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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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This waterproof foundation is guaranteed to stay put for a solid 12 hours.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
28 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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Each adventure on the platform reflects real-life experiences, adding humor, life lessons, and affirmations that promote self-confidence, curiosity, and ingenuity.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Plinth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plinth. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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