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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 rap legend then placed the award on a pedestal and shook hands with team manager Dave Roberts.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2025
Eternal Time, set on a pedestal, was a version of Clock Piece that had a ticking second hand but no minute or hour hands.
—David Sheff, ARTnews.com, 24 Mar. 2025
The removable pedestal table that occupies the center of the Bivan for dining is positioned to allow the kitchen drawers to open.
—New Atlas, 24 Mar. 2025
The mid-rise hotel tower was built at the north end of the property over a long pedestal housing a soaring, double-height lobby and a vast, covered esplanade of amenities.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2025
Eternal Time, set on a pedestal, was a version of Clock Piece that had a ticking second hand but no minute or hour hands.
—David Sheff, ARTnews.com, 24 Mar. 2025
The removable pedestal table that occupies the center of the Bivan for dining is positioned to allow the kitchen drawers to open.
—New Atlas, 24 Mar. 2025
The mid-rise hotel tower was built at the north end of the property over a long pedestal housing a soaring, double-height lobby and a vast, covered esplanade of amenities.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestal
Noun
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Lucas Erceg hit in foot by line drive Kansas City Royals reliever Lucas Erceg exited Friday’s game against the Detroit Tigers after being hit on the foot by a line drive.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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April 19: McVeigh parks the truck outside the federal building and flees on foot to his getaway car.—
Todd Pendleton,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The 42-year-old heir to the British throne also impressed with his concise analysis of Villa’s tactics, demonstrating his genuine love for the game.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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And name a time Natasha Rothwell has appeared onscreen and not deserved a raise, promotion, and throne to sit upon.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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The race then ends with one and a half laps of the historic Roubaix velodrome, on the Belgian border, before the winner is presented with a commemorative cobble of their own on the podium.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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About 20 feet from the podium, the two women waited through hours of musical performances and speeches by prominent progressive officials, including Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez and Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Fremont) and Maxwell Frost (D-Florida), the first Gen Z member of Congress.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Laying out the bill at the top of the debate, Rep. Brad Buckley, a Salado Republican and the bill’s House sponsor, said the legislation empowers parents to choose the educational path that best fits their child’s need.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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If desired, turn oven to broil and broil until top is evenly browned in spots, about 2 minutes.—
Nicole Hopper,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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While Amazon directly imports about 40% of its products, the rest are sold by independent merchants on its platform.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The show has consistently used its platform to teach important life lessons in fun and engaging ways, all done by some of the most influential faces in pop culture.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Because Sai's group attended Tribal Council first, she was denied a spot on the Survivor 48 jury and that first seat went to Cedrek instead.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Jury selection for Karen Read's retrial on murder and other charges in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, resumes Thursday with just one more seat to fill.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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This elevated laptop stand will be a welcome addition to your mother’s home office.—
Sarah Madaus,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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In another act of coopetition, Audsley saw staff from one company aiding another to set up their stand the night before.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Lütke’s bet is that these workers will be the foundation of Shopify’s next era of growth.—
John Winsor,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Grab your favorite foundation brush or makeup sponge, or even use your fingers to rub it in.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Pedestal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestal. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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