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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Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
The federal determination highlights how permitting males to compete on female teams displaces female athletes from podiums, denies them advancement opportunities, and diminishes their visibility and recognition in competitions.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Despite launching a solo attack from 82km out from the finish, United States champion Quinn Simmons (Lidl Trek) finished in fourth, overtaken by Michael Storer (Tudor Pro Cycling Team) who rounded up the podium.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
The brewery’s How the West Was Won IPA beat 299 other entries to take the top of the podium.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2025
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Noun
During the parade, Kim took the central spot at the podium, flanked by Li to his right and Lam to his left, while Medvedev stood next to Lam.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
The federal determination highlights how permitting males to compete on female teams displaces female athletes from podiums, denies them advancement opportunities, and diminishes their visibility and recognition in competitions.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Despite launching a solo attack from 82km out from the finish, United States champion Quinn Simmons (Lidl Trek) finished in fourth, overtaken by Michael Storer (Tudor Pro Cycling Team) who rounded up the podium.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
The brewery’s How the West Was Won IPA beat 299 other entries to take the top of the podium.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2025
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“Podium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/podium. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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