podiums

variants or podia
Definition of podiumsnext
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 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 No one, man or woman, has more World Cup victories or podiums. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
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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
  • The company will be focusing more on its digital platforms and refocusing its inventory on boaters who need immediate, in-person supplies.
    Carlton Gillespie, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
  • The Navy remained consistent with its promise to deliver a total of 122 manned ships and 63 unmanned platforms over the course of five years.
    Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • Police have not released the woman’s name or cause of death, stating the investigation is in the preliminary stages.
    Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
  • The bill, still in its early stages, has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee for consideration.
    Daryl Lim, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Noun
  • Waiting rooms, like host stands, have simply been accepted as part of the process.
    Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli, STAT, 2 June 2026
  • Cinespia’s DJs will spin lively, themed sets before and after every screening, while guests are welcome to picnic on the lawn with blankets and enjoy a free photo booth, concession stands, and beer and wine throughout the evening.
    Arushi Jacob, Variety, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • In the largest multi-bedroom suites, balconies look out over the neighborhood.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Where to Stay Hotels At Rough Riders Hotel, established in 1884, ask for one of the eight historic rooms; it's rumored President Roosevelt delivered a speech from one of the balconies.
    Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • Knees kneel in grassy altars as history collides with the present.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 11 May 2026
  • His high school gym was not the massive cathedrals built to serve the altars of Hoosier hysteria, but with 4,620 seats, the Greenfield Cougar Den is no slouch, either.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026

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“Podiums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/podiums. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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