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The circular plinth appears to float above a speaker base that hosts controls, and is made from a translucent material (perhaps acrylic) that allows the lighting within to dance to the sounds coming from the vinyl spinning on the equally visual platter.
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New Atlas, 18 Apr. 2025
An aluminum alloy disc on the underside controls platter resonance, while a cork/Neoprene/nitrile disc protects the acrylic plinth.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
They were cleaned and then displayed on a traditional plinth at the museum entrance.
—Issy Ronald and Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
However, Turkish officials dispute the museum’s claims, suggesting that the statue does depict Marcus Aurelius—both an emperor and philosopher—and may have been moved around between plinths, per the Times.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Feb. 2025
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New Atlas, 18 Apr. 2025
An aluminum alloy disc on the underside controls platter resonance, while a cork/Neoprene/nitrile disc protects the acrylic plinth.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
They were cleaned and then displayed on a traditional plinth at the museum entrance.
—Issy Ronald and Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
However, Turkish officials dispute the museum’s claims, suggesting that the statue does depict Marcus Aurelius—both an emperor and philosopher—and may have been moved around between plinths, per the Times.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plinth
Noun
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The two-strap detail is delicate and helps secure your feet, while the slip-on style makes getting ready so easy.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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The Overland Park City Council recently approved a purchase and sale agreement for a seven-story, 154,000-square foot building on College Boulevard and Metcalf Avenue to create a new City Hall building.—
Taylor O’Connor
July 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Front-loading machines offer easier access, while pedestals add height to reduce bending down.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
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But when one partner becomes the center of the other’s emotional universe, that pedestal can quickly turn into a trap for both people involved.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Whether his Medicaid stand will matter in next year’s election is unclear.—
David Lightman
July 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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The little charging stand is perfect for a garage or storage room shelf, as long as there's a power outlet nearby.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Prince William, 42, saddled up on Saturday to ride in the parade as Colonel-in-Chief of the Welsh Guards, while Princess Kate had a spot of honor on the dais with King Charles and Queen Camilla.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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At the dais after the game, Hinch mimicked his thought process as the ball traveled through the air.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Behind the rostrum where manager David Moyes was to give his post-match press conference, an Everton staff member was rushing to erect new branding with the law firm’s name.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Some sellers insist on having him at the rostrum as a condition of turning over their goods to Sotheby’s, which, amid a broader art-sale slump, has been dogged by reports of financial troubles.—
CHOP CHOPPISH SHOP,
Air Mail,
10 May 2025
Noun
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In a race with plenty of crashes and spins, Sauber’s Nico Hülkenberg was third from 19th on the grid for his first podium finish in his 239th race of an F1 career that began in 2010.—
James Ellingworth,
Denver Post,
6 July 2025
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McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri reacts after placing second in the podium positions during the Formula One British Grand Prix at the Silverstone motor racing circuit in Silverstone, central England, on July 6, 2025.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Rogge wasn’t admitted and did a foundation year in Antwerp. 2005 - 2008 Enrolls in the bachelor’s program at the Royal Academy.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The Rangoon operation laid the foundation for further collaboration between India and Pakistan.—
Sam Dalrymple,
Time,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Some platforms now offer temporary chat modes or incognito settings, but these features are usually off by default.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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The climate assessment used that company's map platform to publish the interactive atlas tool.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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“Plinth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plinth. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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