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as in feet
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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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 pedestals
Elevate Your Machines Elevating your washer and dryer with the help of pedestals offers extra storage space for pull-out drawers below.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
In addition, about a third of the mannequins are placed on pedestals, with the others at ground level.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
In addition, about a third of the mannequins are placed on pedestals, with the others at ground level.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
On Soho's Carnaby Street, an NFL pop-up shop sells blue-and-gold London Games jerseys and bomber jackets, while the New Era baseball cap shop has Jaguars and Rams hats on pedestals in the window.
—Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Clemishire added that pastors should not be put on pedestals and that too often, the victims are ignored.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Then peruse her finds which include everything from Florida Highwaymen art, to Peter Kiel paintings, to marble pedestals.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
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.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
Some are unfinished, their massive pedestals hinting at what would’ve been.
—Barry Neild, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
In addition, about a third of the mannequins are placed on pedestals, with the others at ground level.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
In addition, about a third of the mannequins are placed on pedestals, with the others at ground level.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
On Soho's Carnaby Street, an NFL pop-up shop sells blue-and-gold London Games jerseys and bomber jackets, while the New Era baseball cap shop has Jaguars and Rams hats on pedestals in the window.
—Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Clemishire added that pastors should not be put on pedestals and that too often, the victims are ignored.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Then peruse her finds which include everything from Florida Highwaymen art, to Peter Kiel paintings, to marble pedestals.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
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.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
Some are unfinished, their massive pedestals hinting at what would’ve been.
—Barry Neild, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestals
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Using James and/or Spence as first-choice right-backs in the tougher matches, when England are likely to spend significant periods on the back foot, and saving Alexander-Arnold for specific occasions appears a good way of getting the best from the former Liverpool star.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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And so, in 1969, humanity was able to set foot on another celestial body for the first time.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
12 May 2026
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In Europe, especially, several far-right and nationalist parties have made electoral gains on anti-immigrant platforms, including in Germany, France, Austria, and Italy.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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These costs do not include the fees that come with basic cable packages or high-speed Wi-Fi that is needed to accommodate the platforms.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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The seats being full for the national anthem at each of their home playoff games is a sight not often seen at Southern California sporting events.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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And the end came well before midnight, with goals by Mitch Marner and Brett Howden in the first 8½ minutes giving Vegas a commanding lead before many in the late-arriving weeknight crowd had made it to their seats at the Honda Center.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Some trees, like silver maples, are known for aggressive roots that can damage driveways and foundations.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Unlike the public-private partnerships other presidential foundations have with the federal agency to administer presidential libraries on site, Obama signed an alternative agreement to digitize and display some of his presidential records instead.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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New growth has started from the base of our banana plants and a few of the tops.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Pair white jeans with a black tee for timeless contrast, layer a white denim jacket with a flowy dress on spring days, or style white shorts and skirts with lightweight tops to stay cool all summer.—
Published,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Antonelli is riding a high, with three wins, four podiums and three poles under his belt to start the year.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
3 May 2026
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While the other candidates pressed their palms against the podiums, ready to pounce on every question, Becerra clasped his hands like an altar boy.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Alongside schools and transportation, public safety is one of the foundational pillars of a strong and growing county.—
Nick Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
9 May 2026
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Give me 20 ideas across my content pillars of [list 3-4 themes].—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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Students at the University of Missouri in Columbia took the fad to record-setting new heights on March 5, 1974, when 600 or so naked folks ran past the historic columns on campus while a crowd of about 1,500 people cheered them on.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Second of two columns on transformation in defense technology and manufacturing.—
David Ignatius,
Washington Post,
14 May 2026
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“Pedestals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestals. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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