plural podiums or podia
ˈpō-dē-ə 
1
: a low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as
a
: one around the arena of an ancient amphitheater serving as a base for the tiers of seats
b
: the masonry under the stylobate of a temple
2
a
: a dais especially for an orchestral conductor
b
: lectern
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Noun
the conductor on the podium tonight is one of the leading figures of classical music
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Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
Daniel was the last to speak, hugging his uncle on the way to the podium, sharing his father’s love of storytelling.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
The purse for the Snow League’s first season is $1.6 million across four events, with men and women earning the same for each podium spot: $50,000 for first, $20,000 for second and $10,000 for third.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
But seeing Seikaly both at the interview podium pregame and in the broadcast booth during the game, was meaningful for another reason.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
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Noun
His performance helped carry the Cadets to the team championship with a score of 273 points, marking a return to the podium at the University of Minnesota’s Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center for the first time since STA won the last of five straight team titles in 2016.
—Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
Daniel was the last to speak, hugging his uncle on the way to the podium, sharing his father’s love of storytelling.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
The purse for the Snow League’s first season is $1.6 million across four events, with men and women earning the same for each podium spot: $50,000 for first, $20,000 for second and $10,000 for third.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
But seeing Seikaly both at the interview podium pregame and in the broadcast booth during the game, was meaningful for another reason.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Podium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/podium. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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