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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
The statue and a pedestal, which stand 11 feet tall, were installed in 2022.
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Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Caution about putting an authority figure on a pedestal.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Yang asked her, pulling back a velvet curtain to reveal a plexiglass tray of sod on a white pedestal.
—Charlotte Goddu, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
The group was later able to recover the statue — with the figures ripped from their pedestals and broken into pieces — and set about trying to re-erect it.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
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Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Caution about putting an authority figure on a pedestal.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Yang asked her, pulling back a velvet curtain to reveal a plexiglass tray of sod on a white pedestal.
—Charlotte Goddu, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
The group was later able to recover the statue — with the figures ripped from their pedestals and broken into pieces — and set about trying to re-erect it.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestal
Noun
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If a pilot experiences difficulties, pulling a red T-handle deploys the 2,400-square-foot parachute.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Kneeland fled on foot, police reported.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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But her throne was practically washed away when her late husband Skeet (Bruce Dern) bequeathed his estate to his daughter, Linda (Laura Dern).—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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He was pushed in a wheelchair to a hydraulic ramp underneath the stage, transferred to a Gothic throne, then lifted up.—
Stephen Rea,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
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The tension was so palpable that one bidder wouldn’t even let Bacs finish his introduction of the timepiece from the podium.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Taking the podium, Jaramillo humbly thanked Hudak and his fellow officers for their support and Mayor Vince Lago praised Jaramillo, saying the city was blessed to have him and assured him that Coral Gables would always stand behind him.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Döpfner nearly bought the FT in 2015, before losing it to Nikkei, and took a controlling stake in Business Insider — at the top of the new media market — for $343 million.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Liquid measuring cups have space at the top to prevent overflowing as well as a spout for easy pouring.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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The assassination of Charlie Kirk raised fears of political violence in America as well as questions about the responsibility of social media companies pertaining to images of violence posted on their platforms.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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This car is a rolling research platform, validating materials and aero solutions that will influence future hypercar engineering.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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The margin will narrow by one seat once the government reopens and the winner of a special election, Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva of Arizona, is sworn in.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Democrats also performed well in one red state election, flipping two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
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Troops once used stands of trees or other natural barriers to defend themselves against small offensives.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
11 Nov. 2025
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Each one even comes with a gorgeous stand so that it can be shown off rather than stuffed into a closet when not in use.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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The discovery revealed how genetic information is stored and replicated and created the foundation for modern genetic engineering, disease treatment with genes and DNA identification techniques, according to The Associated Press.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Items like mascara and eyeliner have shorter lifespans due to their potential for bacteria, while blush, foundation, and concealer might be okay for more prolonged use.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Pedestal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestal. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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