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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
On a pedestal at the foot of an impressive cantilevered helical staircase stands the ornate Taca de Portugal.
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 June 2026
So now, a 36-centimeter (14-inch) tall sculpture of the president made of plaster stands on a pedestal in the center of the room under sweeping chandeliers and framed by light-blue silk curtains.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
From chunky oak pedestal dining tables to compact breakfast nooks, curved silhouettes helped define the warm, approachable interiors of the decade, making spaces feel softer and more conversational.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
Line the bottom of your elegant glass pedestal bowl with chunks of chocolate cake.
—Kathryn Streeter, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 June 2026
So now, a 36-centimeter (14-inch) tall sculpture of the president made of plaster stands on a pedestal in the center of the room under sweeping chandeliers and framed by light-blue silk curtains.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
From chunky oak pedestal dining tables to compact breakfast nooks, curved silhouettes helped define the warm, approachable interiors of the decade, making spaces feel softer and more conversational.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
Line the bottom of your elegant glass pedestal bowl with chunks of chocolate cake.
—Kathryn Streeter, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestal
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After the second red card, Mexico took its foot off the gas again and was met with whistles from the crowd, who were hungry for more goals.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The store is 8,000 square feet with plenty of options to choose from as far as merch goes, including jerseys, Funko Pops, soccer balls and more.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 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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But a moment so special now in Knicks history didn’t stop a bromance display at the postgame podium.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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The auditorium usually used during Patriots postgame news conferences has been refreshed with World Cup logos at the podium.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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On top of that, Folarin Balogun, 24, became the first American player since 1930 to score multiple goals in a World Cup match.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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How Blue Light Blocking Contact Lenses Work Blue light filtering contacts use specialized materials built into the lens itself, not a coating added on top.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Korean content’s expansion has been well documented; Chinese content’s reach across the region has grown dramatically in the past two years, which is why iQIYI and WeTV are at APOS focusing not just on their streaming platforms but on their studio and content-licensing capabilities.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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The result is a cleaner and more refined appearance that sets the platform apart from many traditional DIY robotics projects.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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One such incident occurred on Christmas Eve in 2024, when stowaway Shemaiah Patrice Small slipped past TSA and a gate agent before she was discovered in someone else’s seat on the Delta Airlines aircraft, CNN reported.—
Sneha Dhandapani,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Lander’s backers are also challenging a system in which a safe House seat can easily become a sinecure, so long as the incumbent avoids either prison or an ideological betrayal.—
Russell Berman,
The Atlantic,
7 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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Especially Melanie, who was crying her foundation off before the vote was even announced.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 June 2026
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Regular caffeine consumption changes the way your brain responds to it, and that’s the foundation of tolerance.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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“Pedestal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestal. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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