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Recent Examples of plinth
The fifth commission for the plinth on the High Line elevated park is an homage to the Buddhas of Bamiyan, the pair of 6th-century colossi in central Afghanistan that the Taliban blew up in 2001.
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Benjamin Sutton, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Surrounding the basin, which would have been filled with water, is a complex system of drainage channels; at its center is a square plinth that may have supported a statue of the local deity Pelusius.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 19 Apr. 2026
Slowly, my vision expands to include the gray-veined white marble plinth on which the throne rests.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Within 90 minutes of the San Fernando City Council voting to get rid of its Chávez monument, the statuary had been bagged up, hoisted off its plinth and whisked away.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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Benjamin Sutton, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Surrounding the basin, which would have been filled with water, is a complex system of drainage channels; at its center is a square plinth that may have supported a statue of the local deity Pelusius.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 19 Apr. 2026
Slowly, my vision expands to include the gray-veined white marble plinth on which the throne rests.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Within 90 minutes of the San Fernando City Council voting to get rid of its Chávez monument, the statuary had been bagged up, hoisted off its plinth and whisked away.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plinth
Noun
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Young and Elijah came to blows on the apron, knowing that as soon as their feet touch the ground, they would be eliminated.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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In December 2024, a 1,670-square-foot single-family house in the 41500 block of Higgins Way sold for $3,400,000, a price per square foot of $2,036.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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Hogan finished second to that same trans athlete in the sectional final last season, and went viral for stepping up to the first-place pedestal after the trans athlete stepped down.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Create a sculpture trail by adding unique plant pedestals and pots as well as sculptures and glass lawn ornaments.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
10 May 2026
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Uthmeier has taken a courageous stand, and should finish the fight.—
Kimberly Bird,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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On the chain's r/Costco subreddit, a fan recently spotted a paella stand inside one of the chain's Mexican warehouses.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
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Samuelson stepped down from the dais when the resolution was read and took a photo with representatives from Turning Point Academy.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
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Staff have complained that the current audio system periodically malfunctions during public comment or while City Council members are speaking from the dais.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Pylkkänen, who sometimes takes to the rostrum for Fair Warning, told me that private sales are being boosted by a new upper tier of collectors that have become wary of buying at auction.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Are members of Congress really supposed to sit meekly and quietly while the president uses the rostrum of their chamber to abuse and insult them in the ugliest language?—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2026
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Supporters say girls are losing podium spots, titles and scholarship opportunities to competitors with measurable physical advantages.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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As a result, AB shared the first-place podium alongside another athlete twice at the state track and field meet last year.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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On one of the main topics, Beccera noted that the state needs to invest in early years education and reduce class sizes to ensure students have a strong educational foundation for their future success.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The Moon in Taurus moves through your 4th House of Home, drawing attention to comfort, family, and emotional foundations.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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The bilingual campaign was distributed through media outlets and social media platforms across North America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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In February the team reported that the platform can simulate the transition between insulating behavior and metallic conduction.—
Zeeya Merali,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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“Plinth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plinth. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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