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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
Clemishire added that pastors should not be put on pedestals and that too often, the victims are ignored.
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Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Rhoades will have the buck mounted on a pedestal to display on a whiskey barrel in his business office.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 28 Jan. 2026
Kaavia blew a kiss to the audience and left the pedestal.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Instead of lowering on a pedestal, the tabletop folds out of the way against the wall.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
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Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Rhoades will have the buck mounted on a pedestal to display on a whiskey barrel in his business office.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 28 Jan. 2026
Kaavia blew a kiss to the audience and left the pedestal.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Instead of lowering on a pedestal, the tabletop folds out of the way against the wall.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pedestal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestal
Noun
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At 48 feet long, the strand can light a porch canopy, line a fence, or wrap around tree branches for a whimsical vibe.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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Located on Príncipe, Margarida Beach is reachable only by boat or on foot.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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The sport’s formal connection to the state, meanwhile, culminated in 1926, when Hirohito, a financial backer of the Japan Sumo Association, ascended to the Japanese throne and rechristened sumo’s highest trophy the Emperor’s Cup.—
Joshua Hunt,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Andrew, Queen Elizabeth II’s third child and second eldest son, is currently eighth in line for the British throne after Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Prince Harry, Prince Archie, and Princess Lilibet.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
23 Feb. 2026
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Albon was mighty in the early part of 2025 and saw Sainz roar back to claim podiums when the leading teams stumbled.—
The Athletic,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The trio that was set to make the podium ended up finishing in ninth, 12th and 13th place.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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The upholstered headboard extends to one side and becomes a seat, with a marble-top tulip end table for dining.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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El Segundo tied it 3-3 in the top of the seventh on a two-out, three-run home run by Chase Mattoon.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The company specializes in endpoint protection through its AI-native platform called Falcon.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Guests can also book a special and more intimate dining experience on a floating platform, perched 50 meters above a nearby river convergence.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Snag a bar seat early for the best people watching, but be sure to start your meal with the hot buns no matter what.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Then a mid-level Shiite cleric, Khamenei won a seat in the Iranian parliament in 1980 as a member of the Islamic Republican Party and was appointed by Khomeini to the key post of Friday prayers leader in the capital.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Lord of the Rings Sauron’s Helmet Build an impressive replica of Sauron’s intimidating helmet, complete with a display stand, name plaque, and a minifigure clutching the One Ring.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
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Each frame has a kick stand for tabletop display but can also be easily mounted on walls, too.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Feb. 2026
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Now, a new study suggests researchers globally may have built these plans on a shaky foundation.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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But the 62-54 loss to Virginia Tech at Gas South Arena in Duluth was indicative of the fight that’s first-year coach Karen Blair has used as a foundation to rebuild the program.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Pedestal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestal. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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