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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
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Putting a crush on a pedestal?
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Usa Today, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Do birds prefer bird baths on the ground or on a pedestal?
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
Francis rewrote the funeral rites in 2024 to simplify them, nixing a private viewing for cardinals and church hierarchy and asking for a public viewing in St. Peter’s Basilica with his coffin not raised on a pedestal.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
Still, the Tampa rapper isn’t interested in being placed on a pedestal compared to her peers, especially other women.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Usa Today, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Do birds prefer bird baths on the ground or on a pedestal?
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
Francis rewrote the funeral rites in 2024 to simplify them, nixing a private viewing for cardinals and church hierarchy and asking for a public viewing in St. Peter’s Basilica with his coffin not raised on a pedestal.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
Still, the Tampa rapper isn’t interested in being placed on a pedestal compared to her peers, especially other women.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestal
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More than a quarter (26%) of the 1.2 million annual road traffic deaths occur among people moving by foot (21%) or bicycle (5%), yet 80% of the world’s roads don’t meet pedestrian safety standards and less than 1% have cycle lanes.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Since January, his powers have been weakened by fatigue and a foot injury.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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The engraving on the face of the seal shows the King, 76, seated on a throne, and the reverse depicts the Royal Arms designed by Heraldic artist Timothy Noad.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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The wagers fly as the highest-ranking leaders of the Catholic Church converge in Rome to pick the next successor to St. Peter's throne.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Mixed Senior Open Doubles: Top seeds Julie Johnson & Steve Deakin returned to the podium together and gave both players the double senior gold for the weekend.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Buffett plans to attend the meeting and sit with other Berkshire directors on the floor, below the podium at the event.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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Patricia was looking forward to her mother climbing to the top of the 750-foot Diamond Head, but her then-72-year-old mom felt daunted by the challenging ascent and opted to stay at the base.—
Maquita Peters,
NPR,
11 May 2025
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Of course, staying on top of his health requires plenty of dedication.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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To achieve that, the team actively seeks out partnerships with streaming services that share its commitment to creating a platform where talent is celebrated.—
Malana VanTyle,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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To be sure, tax cuts and muscular national defense and a gimlet eye on other programs had been components of Republican platforms for generations.—
Ron Elving,
NPR,
17 May 2025
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One fan scatters his dad’s ashes underneath his seat.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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With overseas ballots still to be counted and four seats undecided, Chega could overtake the Socialist Party and become the official opposition.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2025
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When buying a new aquarium, look for one that matches your décor aesthetic, especially if the aquarium comes with a stand.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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For crops that require wintering indoors, consider using a plant stand with rollers to make moving easier.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
7 May 2025
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Drawing on a unique educational foundation that combines mechanical engineering, business, metaphysics, and computer science, Gopi connects patterns that others might miss through his academic research.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The explicit mention of male-female relationships as the foundation of families and the injustice of harming the unborn seems to firmly settle the question of whether such topics were open for negotiation during his reign.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2025
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“Pedestal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestal. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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