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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

Meanwhile, Kuchar had already hit from the fairway, a great shot to 20 feet for a chance at birdie.

— Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Off Nine Mile Road, his 7,500-square-foot building houses people from the age of 18 to people over 60.

— Julia Avant, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Definition of foot

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A lot of them are tucked away in vitrines that serve as pedestals for dresses by some of the world’s most exclusive designers.

— Jed Perl, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
In Portland, Oregon, a statue of Lincoln is set to be reinstalled after it was pulled off its pedestal in 2020 amid national social justice protests that followed the killing of George Floyd.

— Chris Kenning, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of pedestal

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White Castle is considered the nation’s first fast-food hamburger stand.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
The 52-foot stand features shatterproof bulbs that cast a warm, Edison-style glow, instantly cozying up patios, balconies, pergolas, and outdoor dining setups.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026

Definition of stand

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On the dais Monday night, Independence Councilmember Cody Atkinson defended Perkins’ vote on the data center tax breaks, urging constituents not to penalize Perkins for what Atkinson described as prioritizing the city’s long-term financial wellness.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
The front row is reserved for council members, who will not be seated at the dais for today’s ceremony.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026

Definition of dais

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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

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That approach has been shaped by decades inside Olympic volleyball, where the difference between standing atop the podium and watching another nation celebrate is frequently measured by only a handful of points.

— Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Below the speaker’s podium sat a row of bored-looking representatives from city, county and regional agencies.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of podium

Noun

That stable foundation has been built on a strong structure out of possession, but more so in possession.

— The Athletic Soccer Experts, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Rather than opening in central London, the foundation chose to follow the artists, settling in a neighborhood that has become home to an increasingly vibrant creative community.

— PhotoVogue, Vogue, 13 July 2026

Definition of foundation

Noun

Content Partners, which began 20 years ago as a creative rights acquisition platform, is well-positioned to help creators gauge their true value in emerging and traditional media platforms.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 July 2026
Maine state Senate President Mattie Daughtry, a Democrat, is encouraged to see many of the candidates running on Platner's progressive platform of transformational change.

— Tamara Keith, NPR, 14 July 2026

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