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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
Front-loading machines offer easier access, while pedestals add height to reduce bending down.
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
But when one partner becomes the center of the other’s emotional universe, that pedestal can quickly turn into a trap for both people involved.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Developed in-house by Honda R&D Company, the rocket climbed vertically from a pedestal at the company's test site in southeastern Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan's main islands.
—ArsTechnica, 18 June 2025
Wilton Manors Police released surveillance video on Tuesday, showing a shirtless man walk up to the 3-foot-tall fiberglass manatee statue at Justin Flippen Park just before 1 a.m. June 3 and push it down from its pedestal.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
But when one partner becomes the center of the other’s emotional universe, that pedestal can quickly turn into a trap for both people involved.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Developed in-house by Honda R&D Company, the rocket climbed vertically from a pedestal at the company's test site in southeastern Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan's main islands.
—ArsTechnica, 18 June 2025
Wilton Manors Police released surveillance video on Tuesday, showing a shirtless man walk up to the 3-foot-tall fiberglass manatee statue at Justin Flippen Park just before 1 a.m. June 3 and push it down from its pedestal.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestal
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The furious river waters — which rose to 26 feet in 45 minutes in the predawn hours of July Fourth — decimated Camp Mystic, an all-girls’ Christian camp that generations of young girls have gone to over its 99 years.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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The Guadalupe River surged more than 26 feet in less than an hour in the early morning of July 4, sweeping away homes and inundating campgrounds where children and adults slept.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Early in the show, Osbourne emerged from beneath the stage, sitting atop a winged throne.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
6 July 2025
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Though born second, Prince Jacques is the heir apparent to his father's throne, while Princess Gabriella carries the title Countess of Carladès.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri reacts after placing second in the podium positions during the Formula One British Grand Prix at the Silverstone motor racing circuit in Silverstone, central England, on July 6, 2025.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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In a race with plenty of crashes and spins, Sauber’s Nico Hülkenberg was third from 19th on the grid for his first podium finish in his 239th race of an F1 career that began in 2010.—
James Ellingworth,
Denver Post,
6 July 2025
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The first came in the top of the fourth when Buehler walked Josh Lowe and served up a two-run home run to Ha-Seong Kim, his first of the season to put the Rays ahead 2-1.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
11 July 2025
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The bra’s clever design features a full-coverage scoop-neck, thick straps, and a low back that can be worn under different types of tops.—
Alyssa Brascia,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Hoste first announced the new, limited-time wedding package on Instagram in June, and the news was warmly received on the platform.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Similarly, The Fall Guy hit the streaming platform just under four months after its theatrical debut.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Of the 152 seats the AfD currently has in the Bundestag , 42 are direct seats, where the respective candidates individually won the districts by majority.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
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Tara Davis-Woodhall Earns Diamond League Victory On Final Jump Long jump Olympic champion Tara Davis-Woodhall had fans on the edge of their seats in Hayward Field.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Whether his Medicaid stand will matter in next year’s election is unclear.—
David Lightman
July 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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The little charging stand is perfect for a garage or storage room shelf, as long as there's a power outlet nearby.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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Rogge wasn’t admitted and did a foundation year in Antwerp. 2005 - 2008 Enrolls in the bachelor’s program at the Royal Academy.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The Rangoon operation laid the foundation for further collaboration between India and Pakistan.—
Sam Dalrymple,
Time,
14 July 2025
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“Pedestal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestal. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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