daises

Definition of daisesnext
plural of dais
as in podiums
a level usually raised surface the speaker took his place at the front of the dais

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Recent Examples of daises There were roses at Chloé, daises at Celine, and cornflowers at Stella McCartney. Minty Mellon, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026 At the Olympic media summit in October, a collection of athletes from across the sports spectrum took turns sitting at small daises to field questions from reporters on hand. Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
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Noun
  • The Standards and Practices podiums had to match our visual language and work within the game mechanic.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
  • His mission now extends beyond performance and podiums.
    Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • Waiting rooms, like host stands, have simply been accepted as part of the process.
    Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli, STAT, 2 June 2026
  • Cinespia’s DJs will spin lively, themed sets before and after every screening, while guests are welcome to picnic on the lawn with blankets and enjoy a free photo booth, concession stands, and beer and wine throughout the evening.
    Arushi Jacob, Variety, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • The company will be focusing more on its digital platforms and refocusing its inventory on boaters who need immediate, in-person supplies.
    Carlton Gillespie, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
  • The Navy remained consistent with its promise to deliver a total of 122 manned ships and 63 unmanned platforms over the course of five years.
    Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • From church pulpits to community gatherings, the policy U-turn was widely viewed as a betrayal of Black American shoppers who launched boycotts.
    Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 3 June 2026
  • But while the two overlap on some issues, City Hall and the Vatican remain very different pulpits.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Police have not released the woman’s name or cause of death, stating the investigation is in the preliminary stages.
    Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
  • The bill, still in its early stages, has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee for consideration.
    Daryl Lim, Fortune, 30 May 2026

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“Daises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daises. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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