as in podium
a level usually raised surface the speaker took his place at the front of the dais

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Recent Examples of dais During the military pageantry at Horse Guards Parade at Trooping the Colour on June 14, Princess Kate watched from the dais with King Charles and Queen Camilla. Janine Henni, People.com, 16 June 2025 During her time on the dais, Kennedy was a key player in the planning and building of the Tustin Senior Center. Lillian Ashworth, Oc Register, 13 June 2025 In need of two supporters on the dais to move his proposal forward, Pardo — who previously called for Suarez’s resignation in late 2023 — has turned to the mayor for assistance. Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025 Van Der Mark enjoys a fellow conservative majority on the Huntington Beach City Council dais — but in Sacramento, Democrats lead the legislature and executive branch. Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for dais
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podium
Noun
  • In a separate celebratory speech that evening, the pair shared another sweet moment at the podium in which Mamdani kissed her on the cheek.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 25 June 2025
  • Also: Joel’s parting words should flash onscreen any time an Emmy winner goes long at the podium.
    Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025

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“Dais.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dais. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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