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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
Even a little excess acidity shoves this cocktail off its pedestal of greatness.
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Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2025
But according to new research, red wine may not deserve its pedestal.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 25 Mar. 2025
As a speaker, I’m typically put on somewhat of a pedestal by being on a big stage.
—John Hall, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Humans tend to put our own intelligence on a pedestal.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pedestal
Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2025
But according to new research, red wine may not deserve its pedestal.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 25 Mar. 2025
As a speaker, I’m typically put on somewhat of a pedestal by being on a big stage.
—John Hall, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Introduction Staff Writer April 7, 2025 animals artificial intelligence biology birds brains cognition development developmental biology evolution evolutionary biology neurons neuroscience All topics
(opens a new tab)
Humans tend to put our own intelligence on a pedestal.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestal
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The kelp rises in towering columns, over a hundred feet tall, and the light passing through and around it appears in shifting layers of gold and green.—
Avery Schuyler Nunn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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According to a report by the Washington Post, her head had been shaved, burn marks were evident on her feet, a rib was found to have been broken, and there were possible traces of electric shock.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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On April 15, the heir to the Dutch throne wore the Mellerio Ruby Parure Tiara for the state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam celebrating the Sultan of Oman's state visit.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The speedy times have thrown Gout’s name into the limelight and he’s been touted as the heir to Bolt’s throne.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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Golden, at 21 years old and donning a radiant gold-and-black suit, grabbed the microphone on the podium in front of a crowd later announced as 205,000 people.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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His brother Deion Sanders Jr. was also in attendance as the family collectively awaited to hear their surname called from the podium.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Sustainable fiber use and circularity also have been top of mind for Cone.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Apr. 2025
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The flowers open sequentially from the top down, providing long-lasting color through the summer months.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
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Several videos of people keying Teslas have gone viral on social media platforms Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Anthropic – the company behind the artificial intelligence platform Claude – anticipates that digital AI employees will appear on corporate networks in the next year, the organization's top security leader informed Axios.—
Fox News Staff,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Carriers are turning to fare sales to fill seats on domestic flights and trimming their schedules to shed excess capacity, though some warn revenue could fall this quarter from last year.—
Melissa Repko,Michael Wayland,Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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Tickets are $100 per seat, and becoming a beauty sponsor, which includes a table of 8 and acknowledgment at the event, is $1000.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2025
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From 1875 to 1929 it was delineated by a simple circle outlined in chalk (hence the name), but today the circle is much more esteemed with presentation stands and roses planted in the shape of a horseshoe.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
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Massimo Dutti linen stand collar shirt $120 MASSIMO DUTTI Kallmeyer Clemence pleated cotton-blend twill barrel-leg pants $510 NET-A-PORTER With a Printed Maxi Dress and a Basket Bag One of our favorite ways to wear sneakers during the spring and summer?—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
29 Apr. 2025
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For many of us, these quiet, intimate moments formed the foundation of our lifelong relationship with beauty.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2025
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In a letter to foundation executives, Najeeb rejected the characterization of her opinion piece as hateful or antisemitic.—
Sophie Carson,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Pedestal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestal. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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