plinths

noun

plural of plinth
as in feet

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  1. feet
  2. pedestals
  3. stands
  4. foundations
  5. platforms
Noun
  • Despite missing only two greens in regulation, Scheffler failed to convert five putts from inside 15 feet.
    — Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • In the second inning, Thomas hit a 445-foot solo homer off Padres starter Michael King.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Definition of feet
Noun
  • 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 the temple's crumbling courtyard, little remains… mostly empty pedestals scattered among the Sralao trees.
    — Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 28 June 2026
Definition of pedestals
Noun
  • Other returning vendors include Dole Whip, taco stands, and churros.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • In just over a decade, Daddy's has grown from a single cart into a Nashville institution with multiple locations and stadium stands.
    — USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of stands
Noun
  • The foundations are firmly laid and the bridge between our nations is built to last.
    — Liron Zaslansky, semafor.com, 22 July 2026
  • Endurance Is Coherent Adaptation Table Mountain’s geological foundations reach back more than half a billion years.
    — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of foundations
Noun
  • Concerned that the programs’ growing sophistication could induce emotional dependency and addiction, China last week banned minors from using AI companions and imposed additional requirements on platforms to prevent misuse.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • The couple posts on their social media platforms regarding candy drops, pop-ups and store updates.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Definition of platforms
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