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as in foot
a bottom part upon which something rests or is supported
The museum displayed the jewels on a pedestal inside a glass case. The entrance to the ruined temple was flanked by columns, some of which had fallen from their pedestals.
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as in throne
the position of someone who is treated or regarded as extraordinarily good, successful, etc.
There's a tendency to put the person you love on a pedestal. The scandal knocked the beloved actor off his pedestal.
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Recent Examples of pedestal
On a pedestal at the foot of an impressive cantilevered helical staircase stands the ornate Taca de Portugal.
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 June 2026
So now, a 36-centimeter (14-inch) tall sculpture of the president made of plaster stands on a pedestal in the center of the room under sweeping chandeliers and framed by light-blue silk curtains.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
From chunky oak pedestal dining tables to compact breakfast nooks, curved silhouettes helped define the warm, approachable interiors of the decade, making spaces feel softer and more conversational.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
Line the bottom of your elegant glass pedestal bowl with chunks of chocolate cake.
—Kathryn Streeter, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 June 2026
So now, a 36-centimeter (14-inch) tall sculpture of the president made of plaster stands on a pedestal in the center of the room under sweeping chandeliers and framed by light-blue silk curtains.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
From chunky oak pedestal dining tables to compact breakfast nooks, curved silhouettes helped define the warm, approachable interiors of the decade, making spaces feel softer and more conversational.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
Line the bottom of your elegant glass pedestal bowl with chunks of chocolate cake.
—Kathryn Streeter, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestal
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After the second red card, Mexico took its foot off the gas again and was met with whistles from the crowd, who were hungry for more goals.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The store is 8,000 square feet with plenty of options to choose from as far as merch goes, including jerseys, Funko Pops, soccer balls and more.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Most recently, he has been involved in developing the Off-Broadway play Prince F-----, which imagines a future where the future heir to the British throne grows up to be a gay man.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
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While the monarch remained at the helm of the British throne through medical issues and familial challenges, royal experts believe Prince William quietly began paving the way for a more modern approach to the crown.—
Tracy Wright , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
2 Dec. 2025
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But a moment so special now in Knicks history didn’t stop a bromance display at the postgame podium.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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The auditorium usually used during Patriots postgame news conferences has been refreshed with World Cup logos at the podium.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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On Thursday morning, photos showed floodwater had nearly risen to the top of the garage door.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
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His experiments continued in Milan, playing another 4-4-2 diamond, with Alexis Mac Allister at the top of it, and a strike partnership of summer signings Alexander Isak and Ekitike.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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The plane was on its third flight Sunday morning, according to FlightAware, a flight tracking platform.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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These requirements, carried out via government IDs, credit cards or face scans, will apply to social platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X, but not messaging services like WhatsApp and Signal.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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The populist Swiss People’s Party, which has the most seats in parliament, has stirred up and fostered anti-migration sentiment over the years, notably about an influx of workers from European Union nations.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The game followed a championship series filled with down-to-the-wire face-offs won by edge-of-your-seat buzzer beaters.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Taxpayers didn't elect you to take ideological stands that legally expose the city.—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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All-Matching Furniture Sets A pair of club chairs, night stands, set of dining chairs, or even a sofa and a wing back chair upholstered in the same print—yes.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
7 Dec. 2025
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They're meant to be mixed with another product—typically, either moisturizer or foundation, depending on your preference.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
11 Dec. 2025
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The foundation started in 2019 as a single Christmas tree lighting in the 18th and Vine Historic Jazz District and now extends to serve other Kansas City communities during the holidays.—
Mara Williams,
Kansas City Star,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Pedestal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestal. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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