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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
Build a garden pedestal with Dollar Tree finds For a creative outdoor gift, a garden pedestal made entirely from Dollar Tree supplies is a surprisingly polished option.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Elevate Your Machines Elevating your washer and dryer with the help of pedestals offers extra storage space for pull-out drawers below.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
The same person who puts you on a pedestal may later use that dynamic to undermine your confidence.
—Kathy and Ross Petrass, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
All of that has put Dhillon on a political pedestal for some conservatives who quickly launched a campaign advocating for her promotion at the Justice Department, whether to helm the department outright or to a higher position.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Elevate Your Machines Elevating your washer and dryer with the help of pedestals offers extra storage space for pull-out drawers below.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
The same person who puts you on a pedestal may later use that dynamic to undermine your confidence.
—Kathy and Ross Petrass, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
All of that has put Dhillon on a political pedestal for some conservatives who quickly launched a campaign advocating for her promotion at the Justice Department, whether to helm the department outright or to a higher position.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestal
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As the story goes, this particular treasure hunter spent several days in those harsh conditions, carefully following a pre-determined grid pattern to ensure every square foot of the desertscape was scanned.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Work paused frequently as workers uncovered thousands of fossils, including a 2-foot bison horn and camel shin bone, dating back to the Ice Age.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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At 73, King Charles became the oldest heir in history to accede to the British throne when his mother died in her record 70th year of her reign.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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The wife of heir-to-the-throne Prince William will carry out a two-day visit to Reggio Emilia in northern Italy, as part of her work focusing on early childhood development, the central theme of her public work.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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Every rider on the podium in 1996, 1998 and 1999 was a Mapei rider.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Behind the podium trio, Leclerc spun early in the last lap, recovered, but watched Russell and Verstappen move on by for fourth and fifth.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
4 May 2026
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Max Clark went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored, driving in the winning run in the top of the seventh inning as Barnstable (9-5) defeated Mashpee, 8-6.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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Several areas in the facility were unclean with excess grease/debris/residue including brown spill stains on top of the microwave and the floor below the main cook line.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
Noun
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My husband has a large following on social media platforms due to his former career.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The layout includes an ergonomic cockpit, a refined interior with a twin cabin aft, and a teak deck with fold-out platforms and sunpads forward and aft.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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Constitution Party candidate Brendan Gomez, who ran for the seat in 2024, and independent Sarah Zabel also are in the race and advance to the November general election because their primaries are uncontested.—
Kevin Fixler
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
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California Democrats responded with voters approving a map that will likely net the party five more seats in November.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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The stadium capacity was increased from 28,000 for the upcoming World Cup, and the temporary stands were open for the first time on Saturday as a test run.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2026
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My eye goes first to a thin disc propped up on a wooden stand.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Some houses have the building drain exiting the house up high on a foundation wall.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Osvald Søe, 20, Wilson Eisner, 24, and Kieran Sargeant, 22, have all contributed to a developmental foundation that gives Varas’ club energy, athleticism, upside, and, at times, understandable volatility.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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“Pedestal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestal. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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