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Recent Examples of dais
Discussion on the dais was tense.
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Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
Talk show host Montel Williams, who is Black, even walking off the dais, per The New York Times.
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Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
Though the five-member board is non-partisan, Chaffee was the first Democrat to serve on its dais in 12 years.
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Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
If critics truly despise the 365-foot, 210-unit Live Local project, their ire is pointed at the wrong dais.
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Keith Poliakoff,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2026
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Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
Talk show host Montel Williams, who is Black, even walking off the dais, per The New York Times.
—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
Though the five-member board is non-partisan, Chaffee was the first Democrat to serve on its dais in 12 years.
—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
If critics truly despise the 365-foot, 210-unit Live Local project, their ire is pointed at the wrong dais.
—
Keith Poliakoff,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dais
podium
Noun
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Likewise, the fight for third through 10th seems to be bringing the most action lately, with several drivers and teams vying for that last step on the podium and solid championship points.
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In an emotional moment, Derek, who was strapped into the device, stood and walked to the podium to give his speech, according to Raddatz's book.
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“Dais.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dais. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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