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dais

noun

ˈdā-əs

Definition of dais

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 Dressed in Chiefs red, the family happily smiled from a dais as Patrick re-upped on his deal. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 If elected to new offices, they would both be sworn into roles in the first week of 2027, leaving their seats behind the Sacramento dais vacant. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 11 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 Discussion on the dais was tense. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dais

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podium

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Eight out of 10 podiums this season have featured at least one Ferrari driver, and the Italian team secured two wins in three races (Barcelona and Silverstone).

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026
When Spain assembled on the podium to accept the World Cup trophy, which had been Argentina’s moments earlier, the South Americans turned their backs.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

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