Thesaurus results for PLINTH

plinth

noun

Definition of plinth

as in foot

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Recent Examples of plinth The monument, which depicts Rodney on horseback, was taken down from its plinth in Rodney Square in Wilmington, Delaware in 2020 in response to Black Lives Matter protests and a nationwide reckoning with racist police violence. — News Desk, Artforum, 27 May 2026 Workers mixed mortar and drove a scissor lift to the edge of a concrete plinth surmounted by four steel rods—supports for the Buddha, whose sandstone body would slide down them in four parts, like beads in an abacus. — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 The sculpture appeared to have been erected in the early hours of Wednesday on a plinth on a traffic island in Waterloo Place, near Buckingham Palace. — Reuters, NBC news, 1 May 2026 The textured space is filled with vintage treasures including a Rogan Gregory light sculpture, a wood plinth by Milo Baughman, and a 1960s bamboo armchair by Giovanni Travasa. — Sarah Wood González, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plinth

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Noun

Rotating between a starter and an impact substitute, Barcola seemed to be in a hurry to stamp his attacking authority on games and set France on the front foot.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
The nearby curvilinear 902-foot Okan Tower, which will be completed first, will also be able to claim a superlative as the tallest to open for use, until the Cipriani and Waldorf projects wrap up construction.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of foot

Noun

The lemonade stand with an international fan base In Texas, one family was left with a lifetime of memories after its backyard lemonade stand drew visitors from all over the world.

— Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 19 July 2026
In the semifinals, Santa Margarita edged reigning tournament champion Mission Viejo 16-15 with a late defensive stand.

— Dan Albano, Oc Register, 19 July 2026

Definition of stand

Noun

Cervera said voters want a financially conservative board member, like himself, on the dais.

— Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Seated on the dais at an introductory news conference for LaMelo Ball, Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly was asked about the Wolves’ recruitment of free agent LeBron James.

— Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of dais

Noun

Helena Newman, Sotheby’s chairman of both Europe and Impressionist and modern art, took to the rostrum for the second part of the sale.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2026
The rostrum is covered in what is called Ampullae of Lorenzini, which are specialized sensory organs filled with gel that conduct electricity and allow the goblin sharks to search for squid, fish and crustaceans in the dark.

— Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 12 June 2026

Definition of rostrum

Noun

Eight out of 10 podiums this season have featured at least one Ferrari driver, and the Italian team secured two wins in three races (Barcelona and Silverstone).

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026
When Spain assembled on the podium to accept the World Cup trophy, which had been Argentina’s moments earlier, the South Americans turned their backs.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of podium

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Tomatoes, roux and the Holy Trinity of diced onions, celery and green bell peppers are the foundation for many a Creole dish.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 20 July 2026
Coupled with Oregon’s on-field success (one CFP quarterfinal berth, followed by a semifinal spot in its two years), it’s all added up to a solid foundation that shows no signs of weakening.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of foundation

Noun

That network exists because of the platform her employer once had to be talked into.

— Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
More than 50 of the players competing in this summer’s World Cup have featured on its platform, including France and PSG duo Bradley Barcola and Warren Zaire-Emery.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 22 July 2026

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