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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 of the guardian deity, or rākṣasa, once flanked the entrance of the Prasat Chen temple at Koh Ker, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Cambodia, where its feet and pedestal are still visible.
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Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 11 June 2026
Beneath the closest arch to the viewer is a statue on the pedestal—the top of the Mahnmal der Bewegung.
—Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
It's recommended to purchase tickets to tour the crown or pedestal in advance.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
On a pedestal at the foot of an impressive cantilevered helical staircase stands the ornate Taca de Portugal.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 June 2026
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Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 11 June 2026
Beneath the closest arch to the viewer is a statue on the pedestal—the top of the Mahnmal der Bewegung.
—Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
It's recommended to purchase tickets to tour the crown or pedestal in advance.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
On a pedestal at the foot of an impressive cantilevered helical staircase stands the ornate Taca de Portugal.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestal
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The agency said Sanchez-Munoz has brown hair, weighs 184 pounds, is 5 feet 8 inches tall, has a tattoo on his right bicep and acne scars on his face.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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Four minutes later South Korea created its best chance to score tonight but a sliding Lee Kang-in could not get his foot on a beautiful cross into the box.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Inside, there’s a unique two-tone color split for throne-like front seats and rear jump seats, with standard Dinamica—akin to nubby Alcantara—dressing seat inserts and door trim.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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Instead of transforming into the strongest man in the galaxy to protect his throne from the evil duo of Skeletor (voiced by Jared Leto) and Evil-Lyn (Alison Brie), earthbound Adam parries HR complaints while sitting behind a desk plate that labels his gender identity not as He-Man but He/Him.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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While the women cruised to victory, the American men’s path to the podium encountered significant turbulence.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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When Detroit was eventually on the clock, the venue erupted for several minutes until general manager Manon Rhéaume arrived at the podium to make her selection.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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In only the first minute of this match Morocco has scored after Ismael Saibari found space behind the Scottish defense and sent the ball into the top of the net.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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In the top of the first inning, Rangers catcher Elias Diaz pointed at first base thinking there would be a first-base umpire, when the umpire was in the middle of the diamond.—
Cal Phillips
June 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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The plane was on its third flight Sunday morning, according to FlightAware, a flight tracking platform.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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The film, like its predecessor, takes aim at Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg — this time focusing on allegations that Facebook ignored internal warnings about the platform’s effects on young users and mental health.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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The populist Swiss People’s Party, which has the most seats in parliament, has stirred up and fostered anti-migration sentiment over the years, notably about an influx of workers from European Union nations.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The game followed a championship series filled with down-to-the-wire face-offs won by edge-of-your-seat buzzer beaters.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Some lines were longer than others, like the birria tacos stand.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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The South Boston community is taking a stand and rallying around two children after an armed robbery at their lemonade stand Wednesday afternoon.—
Tammy Mutasa,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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That challenge became the foundation of the season.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Football and fútbol are built on different foundations, both as sports and as businesses.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
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“Pedestal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestal. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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