pedestals

plural of pedestal
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Recent Examples of pedestals To make the display look interesting, stand some books upright and stack larger books horizontally to serve as pedestals for decorative items, such as a picture frame or a piece of pottery. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025 Statues and pedestals These ramp the garden up to a much more formal level. Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestals
Noun
  • The restrictions there go up to 12,000 feet, meaning high-flying commercial aircraft can still transit the airspace.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Several locations reported more than 3 feet of rain.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Despite the glitz and glam of her showbiz career, Sweeney strives to keep her feet on the ground amid her growing It Girl status.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • On her feet, a pair of perspex heels, and jewelry that included silver hoop earrings and a charm necklace.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • On Wednesday, New York mayoral favorite Zohran Mamdani launched a public petition, calling on FIFA to make tickets to 2026 World Cup games—including the final in New Jersey—affordable, pushing the international soccer organization to set aside 15% of seats for locals in particular.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • So much change means there are seats available at the top table.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Snowflake, one of the most popular cloud data warehouse platforms, often ranks as a company’s second-largest IT expense after its primary cloud provider.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Technology and Amplification Modern technology, including artificial intelligence and coordinated activity across social media platforms, allows adversaries to rapidly spread false narratives.
    Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The HiTouch leggings, strappy bras and work out tops with mesh detailing feature throughout the collection, curating a sleek and clean aesthetic for the gym or everyday.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Thankfully, Amazon has plenty of stylish wrinkle-free tops that won’t get creased on the way to your destination.
    Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This is all thanks to Saturn retrograde and a total lunar eclipse in Pisces, activating your fourth house of home, family and emotional foundations.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Renovations cost about $324,000, which came from outside foundations and organizations, including Feeding San Diego.
    Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Before even entering the iconic club room, a room full of textured fragrances were positioned on podiums like an art exhibit.
    Essence, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Prior to this, Lando had the unfortunate distinction of being the F1 driver with the most podiums and no victory.
    Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Just ask Cakmak, who is doing just that in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which has identified the sector as one of its key growth pillars of the future.
    WWD Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The strategy focuses on five pillars, including climate action, and a long-term goal to eliminate the discharge of hazardous chemicals, preventing wastewater and air pollution, and enabling the recovery of water and chemistry across the supply chain.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Pedestals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestals. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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