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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
Gehry had designed the Price exhibition in close collaboration with the artist, working through every vitrine, table, and pedestal to shape the framework through which the sculptures would be encountered.
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Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
The tin box was discovered beneath a pedestal that once held a statue commemorating Civil War soldiers, which had stood in front of the Colorado State Capitol.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Once the queen of Southern luncheons and brunches, Quiche Lorraine stood atop its pedestal in the '70s.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Presenters were instructed not to hand an Oscar statuette to a winner, but to leave it on a pedestal for the winner to pick up.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pedestal
Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
The tin box was discovered beneath a pedestal that once held a statue commemorating Civil War soldiers, which had stood in front of the Colorado State Capitol.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Once the queen of Southern luncheons and brunches, Quiche Lorraine stood atop its pedestal in the '70s.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Presenters were instructed not to hand an Oscar statuette to a winner, but to leave it on a pedestal for the winner to pick up.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pedestal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestal
Noun
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Buxton had just descended some 130 feet from a hovering helicopter to help her.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Five days later, rescuers pulled one survivor from a depth of 985 feet.—
Greg Norman-Diamond,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Leo presided over the service sitting off to the side of the altar on a white throne, wearing his formal red cape and liturgical stole and praying with a Rosary in his hands.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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King Jigme descended from his ceremonial golden throne during his 2011 wedding to Jetsun Pema, placing an elaborate crown on her head.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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Shaking his head at Chase Center’s postgame podium after the Warriors beat the tanking Kings – with no Russell Westbrook, DeMar DeRozan or Zach LaVine – Green scoffed at the play-in.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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In particular, Ainesworth called out Fort Worth human resources director Kristen Smith while standing next to her at the podium during the committee meeting.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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With 13 customizable controls, 11-zone Chroma under-glow, and Gen-3 Optical Switches that are rated for 90 million clicks, this mouse will survive your climb to the top of the leaderboard.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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Lovejoy scored its final run on a Carson Branch homer to left field in the top of the sixth.—
Myah Taylor,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Apr. 2026
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On platforms like PredictIt, traders have overwhelmingly favored Fuller, with confidence hovering near certainty levels in recent days.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Like all the trillion-dollar platforms, Amazon can be a bit much, seeping into our lives.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The car was full of suitcases, and his father was sitting in the front seat, scrolling on his phone.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The 1,400-year-old artifact was recently found in the ancient city of Hippos, a prominent bishop's seat during the Byzantine era, according to a March 30 press release shared with Fox News Digital.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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During the summer, the farm stand is usually stocked with honey from her husband Dave’s hobby bee hives, and there’s also a Little Free Library so people can take a book to pair with their bites.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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In forested areas, stay close to lower stands of trees.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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Oligarchs scooped up major publications and donated them to a consolidated media foundation, co-opting the free press and turning it into the Prime Minister’s bullhorn.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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The foundation of the home was uncovered in 2000 as the city prepared to relocate the Liberty Bell.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Pedestal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestal. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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