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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 group was later able to recover the statue — with the figures ripped from their pedestals and broken into pieces — and set about trying to re-erect it.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
For the traditionalist, a pewter pedestal can give any old bar a regal air, while a marble option leans more eclectic.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
Some are unfinished, their massive pedestals hinting at what would’ve been.
—Barry Neild, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Mix your Grandmother's French sideboard with modern upholstered chairs, or pair a sleek pedestal table with antique Windsor chairs.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
For the traditionalist, a pewter pedestal can give any old bar a regal air, while a marble option leans more eclectic.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
Some are unfinished, their massive pedestals hinting at what would’ve been.
—Barry Neild, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Mix your Grandmother's French sideboard with modern upholstered chairs, or pair a sleek pedestal table with antique Windsor chairs.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestal
Noun
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If a pilot experiences difficulties, pulling a red T-handle deploys the 2,400-square-foot parachute.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Kneeland fled on foot, police reported.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Elizabeth’s determination not to settle the succession gave rise to fierce rivalry between the claimants to the English throne, among them Mary, Queen of Scots and her son James VI; James’s cousin Arbella Stuart; Lady Katherine Grey and her descendants; and Henry Hastings, Earl of Huntingdon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Just call it the ultimate throne.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 Nov. 2025
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The rule change resulted in Hernandez sharing podium spots with female athletes who finished behind the trans athlete in the state finals.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Payton takes the blame on the podium.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
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Wet and dry fronts, prevailing winds, moisture and vapour, meeting, as luck would have it, exactly at the top of that big mountain on the little island.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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What’s more, each top is under $30, which is ideal for our pocketbooks as well as the season ahead.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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The assassination of Charlie Kirk raised fears of political violence in America as well as questions about the responsibility of social media companies pertaining to images of violence posted on their platforms.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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This car is a rolling research platform, validating materials and aero solutions that will influence future hypercar engineering.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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The margin will narrow by one seat once the government reopens and the winner of a special election, Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva of Arizona, is sworn in.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Democrats also performed well in one red state election, flipping two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
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There are beer stands, dessert carts and liquor bars throughout the ballpark.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Read this book aloud to your favorite young dancer, and then join me at the concession stand for a Carrot Cordial or a few Lettuce Linzers.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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As part of its tax-exempt status, the foundation is prohibited from endorsing political candidates and, generally, must be nonpartisan in its activities.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Michelle encourages people to not just wear the color pink or purchase products at the register, but to ensure the foundations and organizations receiving your money actually use it to support breast cancer research.—
Ariel Nagi,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Pedestal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestal. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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