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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
Others climbed a spiral staircase along the pedestal that supports the instrument.
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Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Then peruse her finds which include everything from Florida Highwaymen art, to Peter Kiel paintings, to marble pedestals.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Christmas dinner may conjure visions of a table with a turkey platter, bowls brimming with sides like mashed potatoes, and a coconut cake on a pedestal.
—Yolande Clark-Jackson, Parents, 23 Dec. 2025
They were fragmented and partly quarried away, with their pedestals dispersed.
—CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
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Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Then peruse her finds which include everything from Florida Highwaymen art, to Peter Kiel paintings, to marble pedestals.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Christmas dinner may conjure visions of a table with a turkey platter, bowls brimming with sides like mashed potatoes, and a coconut cake on a pedestal.
—Yolande Clark-Jackson, Parents, 23 Dec. 2025
They were fragmented and partly quarried away, with their pedestals dispersed.
—CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestal
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Collections and designers put their best foot forward, delivering high-caliber collections — some were uplifting, others were thought-provoking, most were both.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hard day for software Microsoft was beat up from the feet up , losing about 10% on Thursday.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Son of Prince Maekar (Sam Spruell) and nephew to Prince Baelor (Bertie Carvel), who's the Hand of the King and next in line for the Westeros throne, Aerion arrives at the Ashford tourney among the Targaryen family procession.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
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For Harry, an army veteran and the fifth in line to the British throne, his appearance at the party would not be considered to be a good look.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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But try extending that same indulgence to Olympic podiums and the Nobel Banquet Hall — in those arenas, the margins are razor-thin, and mastery demands long marination.—
Rachel Barr,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Omar was hosting a town hall event in North Minneapolis on Tuesday evening when a man in a black jacket rushed toward the podium and sprayed her with a liquid.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Jan. 2026
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On the runway, the ensemble—which consisted of a cream-colored ruffled halter top and silk ball skirt—was shown with fabric connecting the top and the skirt, but Jenner opted to bare her stomach in between, making the skirt ultra low-rise.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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The cap-sleeve top feels polished enough for sightseeing, while the relaxed bottoms keep things comfortable.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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The platform acts as a firewall for the schools, Simpkins said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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At his insistence, much of his music was removed from the platform for several months beginning in 2015 because of his concerns about audio quality.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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That aircraft is expected to sit in the 200-seat class, a core segment of the global airline market.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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To his right, his friend Will is asleep in the aisle seat; to his left is his ex Lucy, watching tv.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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The beach offers plenty of parking and a wide range of amenities that put it among the best family beaches in Florida, including concession stands, picnic areas with grills, cabana rentals, beach wheelchairs, and kiteboard equipment rentals and lessons.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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For showing off jewelry, there are bracelet trees, ring dishes with creative designs, and classic jewelry stands.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the hotel itself, Faena Art—the brand’s nonprofit foundation—anchors this cultural ethos.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Here are the first things designers would touch first in kitchen remodels to give you an excellent foundation to start with.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Pedestal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestal. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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