podiums

variants or podia
plural of podium
as in pulpits
a level usually raised surface the conductor on the podium tonight is one of the leading figures of classical music

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Recent Examples of podiums The e-gates will use real-time biometric verification to match CLEAR+ members' face with their ID, allowing passengers to verify their identity in under five seconds and skip documentation checks at Transportation Security Administration podiums and proceed directly to physical screening. Todd Feurer, CBS News, 9 June 2026 The Standards and Practices podiums had to match our visual language and work within the game mechanic. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 May 2026 His mission now extends beyond performance and podiums. Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 Antonelli is riding a high, with three wins, four podiums and three poles under his belt to start the year. Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 3 May 2026 While the other candidates pressed their palms against the podiums, ready to pounce on every question, Becerra clasped his hands like an altar boy. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026 Aicher has gathered nine podiums this season across slalom, super-G and downhill, with three wins from the speed events. ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026 Ferreira has made 16 World Cup podiums and won seven X Games medals. Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026 But because the rankings present their findings with an eye toward winners and losers, students began to shift their preferences toward the schools on the podiums. Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for podiums
Noun
  • From church pulpits to community gatherings, the policy U-turn was widely viewed as a betrayal of Black American shoppers who launched boycotts.
    Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 3 June 2026
  • But while the two overlap on some issues, City Hall and the Vatican remain very different pulpits.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Our platforms are independent from one another.
    Big Think, Big Think, 18 June 2026
  • The event features a striking diversity of body shapes, ages, complexions, backgrounds, orientations, gender expressions and body art, all made equal under the Florida sun (slightly overcast this year) by their status as golden geese for the fan platforms.
    Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • The litigation continued through 2025 and into 2026, with both sides claiming victories at various stages.
    Janelle Ash , Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
  • The new German shipyard, founded by engineer and entrepreneur Mike Frank earlier this year, has announced that the first unit of its new solar-electric catamaran is entering the final stages of construction.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • If things seemed a little pricey at the concession stands, there were some bonding moments that fans of all languages could appreciate — especially those familiar with American football.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
  • Players walked around the futuristic arena in small groups, pointing out features of the towering stands and examining the quality of the grass.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • Le Monde published two different tribunes, on Monday and Tuesday, defending Lapid.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • Guests can choose from traditional rooms or spacious one- or two-bedroom suites, some of which have balconies and two-way gas fireplaces.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 16 June 2026
  • Select room styles also feature upgraded appointments such as sitting areas, private balconies, or clawfoot tubs.
    Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • Some hide Santa Muerte altars at home from relatives and friends because of the negative connotations.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 7 June 2026
  • Knees kneel in grassy altars as history collides with the present.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 11 May 2026

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“Podiums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/podiums. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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