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Recent Examples of plinth
The sculpture is not large, measuring 7-feet wide and standing 6-foot-6 inches high without a plinth.
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Eric Adler
august 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2025
An inscription on the plinth read: Author, Poet, Scholar, Soldier, Jurist Orator, Philanthropist, Philosopher.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 6 Aug. 2025
The pop-ups have flexible fit-outs with adaptable shelving, displays, plinths, and rails to create something bespoke.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
While examining rubble beneath the statue’s plinth, an archaeologist stumbled upon a brass signet ring.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
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Eric Adler
august 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2025
An inscription on the plinth read: Author, Poet, Scholar, Soldier, Jurist Orator, Philanthropist, Philosopher.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 6 Aug. 2025
The pop-ups have flexible fit-outs with adaptable shelving, displays, plinths, and rails to create something bespoke.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
While examining rubble beneath the statue’s plinth, an archaeologist stumbled upon a brass signet ring.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plinth
Noun
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If a pilot experiences difficulties, pulling a red T-handle deploys the 2,400-square-foot parachute.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Kneeland fled on foot, police reported.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Willimon had the rock formally installed on a pedestal atop the Hill ahead of the 1966 Virginia game.—
Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Consider trailing your vines from a Space Age-leaning, high gloss pedestal.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Mophie's power bank has the functionality of a wireless MagSafe connection, with the convenience of a stand.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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There are lots of different styles and sizes, including those that attach to decks, those that sit on the ground, and those that are supported by a stand.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For the first time in roughly 20 years, there were two Democratics seated on the PSC’s dais.—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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While Bartelt and a few others on the dais wanted to have more time with the ordinance, the majority of council members were ready to move forward.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2026
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But there’s only one historical figure looking directly at the speaker’s rostrum, and that’s Moses.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The conversation occurred as the leaders—accompanied by North Korea's Kim Jong Un—walked to the Tiananmen rostrum during ceremonies in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II on Wednesday.—
Toby Meyjes
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The tension was so palpable that one bidder wouldn’t even let Bacs finish his introduction of the timepiece from the podium.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Taking the podium, Jaramillo humbly thanked Hudak and his fellow officers for their support and Mayor Vince Lago praised Jaramillo, saying the city was blessed to have him and assured him that Coral Gables would always stand behind him.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The discovery revealed how genetic information is stored and replicated and created the foundation for modern genetic engineering, disease treatment with genes and DNA identification techniques, according to The Associated Press.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Items like mascara and eyeliner have shorter lifespans due to their potential for bacteria, while blush, foundation, and concealer might be okay for more prolonged use.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nvidia, the poster child of the AI boom and the company at the center of the bubble debate, announced at CES that the next version of its computing platform that powers those data centers is arriving in the second half of this year.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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The platform sole offers an easy way to elevate otherwise cozy-casual looks without sacrificing comfort.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Plinth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plinth. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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