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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 pedestal elevates the main motherboard chamber, which is exposed for all to see.
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PC Magazine, 25 May 2025
The monument, which was on the grounds of the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, featured a bronze Confederate soldier atop a pedestal and was erected in 1911 as part of a reunion of former Confederate soldiers.
—Amir Mahmoud, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
Imagine living in the world where the growth team is always on the pedestal and the processes in place, the system the organization works with and the holistic infrastructure that make the growth sustainable and possible are overlooked.
—Barbara Puszkiewicz-Cimino, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Planters Vessels, planters, and pedestals—greenery is a must for any outdoor space, whether flowers or a cocktail garden.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
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PC Magazine, 25 May 2025
The monument, which was on the grounds of the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, featured a bronze Confederate soldier atop a pedestal and was erected in 1911 as part of a reunion of former Confederate soldiers.
—Amir Mahmoud, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
Imagine living in the world where the growth team is always on the pedestal and the processes in place, the system the organization works with and the holistic infrastructure that make the growth sustainable and possible are overlooked.
—Barbara Puszkiewicz-Cimino, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Planters Vessels, planters, and pedestals—greenery is a must for any outdoor space, whether flowers or a cocktail garden.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestal
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In sprawling Facebook groups devoted to ivermectin’s healing powers, the claims are more extreme: The drug can combat a long list of conditions, members say, including Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, diabetes, autism, carpal tunnel syndrome, crow’s feet, brain fog, and bee stings.—
Benjamin Mazer,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2025
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Now, the better part of two weeks after tactical Officer Krystal Rivera died in the friendly fire incident, investigators are still searching for the suspect who sparked a brief foot pursuit that ultimately led to the fatal gunfire in a Chatham apartment building.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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The Princess of Wales, also 43, took to the family's Instagram account on Saturday, June 21 to celebrate her husband — who is first in line to the British throne — with a sweet, celebratory post filled with puppies.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Luther star Elba was the beneficiary of a grant from the Trust (then The Prince’s Trust, before Charles had ascended to the British throne).—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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In a separate celebratory speech that evening, the pair shared another sweet moment at the podium in which Mamdani kissed her on the cheek.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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Also: Joel’s parting words should flash onscreen any time an Emmy winner goes long at the podium.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
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That move had gone down badly with a number of investors, unlike today’s announcement which could soon see Gucci and other Kering brands under the stewardship of a boss who drove Renault back to the top.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The Midnight Madness People’s Choice Award goes on to shoot to the near top of Netflix’s chart of non-English film hits on record, now featuring as No. 5 with 82.8 million views.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 June 2025
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And fellow ride-hailing platform GoTo, based in Indonesia, jumped 13 spots with sales of $1 billion.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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Hours earlier, the National Weather Service in Grand Forks said on the social platform X that two deaths were attributed to a tornado that hit a home.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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Miami lawyer Jose Javier Rodriguez, a former state senator who narrowly lost his seat in a Republican ghost candidate scandal, is a Democratic candidate.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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While demand has outpaced capacity, some planes have left with empty seats as passengers struggled to reach departure points.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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The sponsors include the Ultimate Fighting Championship whose founder, Dana White, joined the president at the reviewing stand.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Up above, the Army’s Golden Knights parachute team descended from overcast skies toward the reviewing stand.—
Lolita C. Baldor,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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Those two periods in her life, happening at an age when one is open to major growth and evolution, intertwined into building the foundation for Rosemary’s wine career.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The brand consistently delivers effective skincare at an approachable price, and its skin tint combines foundation and mineral SPF 40 into one multitasking base layer to create a lightweight no-brainer for beach vacations.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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“Pedestal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestal. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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