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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 plan was to place it atop a makeshift pedestal—a step stool draped in a blue tablecloth—at the foot of the monument, to represent the Ukrainian flag.
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Ben Taub, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
An onyx pedestal invites Falconer to punctuate it with fresh flowers from time to time.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
Advertisement Medal ceremonies now seem as much a part of the Olympic furniture as running tracks and swimming pools but the practice didn’t begin until the 1932 Winter Games, with the idea of a medal pedestal borrowed from the 1930 British Empire (later Commonwealth) Games.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024
Since releasing its Mate 60 Pro series last August, Chinese tech giant Huawei has made a comeback in China’s smartphone market, knocking Apple (AAPL) from its pedestal.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 16 Oct. 2024
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Ben Taub, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
An onyx pedestal invites Falconer to punctuate it with fresh flowers from time to time.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
Advertisement Medal ceremonies now seem as much a part of the Olympic furniture as running tracks and swimming pools but the practice didn’t begin until the 1932 Winter Games, with the idea of a medal pedestal borrowed from the 1930 British Empire (later Commonwealth) Games.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024
Since releasing its Mate 60 Pro series last August, Chinese tech giant Huawei has made a comeback in China’s smartphone market, knocking Apple (AAPL) from its pedestal.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestal
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In the basement, Reiss had the floor of the kitchen dug out three and a half feet to gain height for the ceiling.Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 19 Nov. 2024
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Our office is just 1,000 feet from Howelsen Hill Ski Area and its summer trail network, half a mile from the Spring Creek Trailhead, which connects to the Continental Divide, and only three miles from the Steamboat Springs Ski Resort.Nick Davidson, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Action, betrayal, secrets, romance and powerful women fighting for a throne all against the backdrop of a precolonial Philippine nation!Lizz Schumer, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Cleopatra of Christmas descended onto the stage from a huge snowflake throne suspended in mid-air.Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Nov. 2024
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What can audiences expect from Shelley’s turn at the podium?Samantha Dunn, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
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Ocon’s Alpine teammate Pierre Gasly finished third, the first time in 11 years that an Enstone team has had both its drivers on the podium.Jamie Barton, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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The seams are covered on the top and bottom, so there’s no irritation.Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
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Lower corporate taxes, and big new tariffs Cutting corporate tax rates is also at the top of Trump’s agenda.Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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Lionsgate is launching the film simultaneously in U.S. theaters, digital and on-demand platforms Nov. 22.Dennis Harvey, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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Divided up across three platforms on stage, Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung and Tzuyu stood spread out in front of standing microphones, modeling coordinating outfits.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
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The new record, with women holding 49% of legislative seats, marks a vast increase over the last decade.Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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The spots up for election are the Place 3 seat held by Matthew Baker and the Place 5 seat held by Kristin Stevens.Fernanda Figueroa, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The city is expecting 500,000 tourists for the pop star’s six-night, two-weekend stand of her Eras tour.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Funnels and Pinch Points Funnels and pinch-points are among the most orthodox stand locations during the rut.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Which means, if their home and immediate family is stable, their foundation is solid and all the stuff going on around their home life isn’t in focus.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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However, the plan builds on that foundation by strengthening and expanding community partnerships and coordinating routine meetings to monitor progress.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Pedestal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestal. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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