Thesaurus results for PODIUM

podium

noun

ˈpō-dē-əm

Definition of podium

as in platform

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Recent Examples of podium This year, Evenepoel has been replaced by 19-year-old Paul Seixas as the favorite for the race’s final podium spot, behind Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 July 2026 At one point during his speech, Russert left the podium to pour a glass of water. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Jorgenson owns a pair of podium finishes at the Tour de France, scoring a second place in 2024 and a third in 2023. — Idaho Statesman, 30 June 2026 Sale items include classroom furniture such as desks, chairs, bookshelves, tables and podiums, the post says. — Arkansas Online, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for podium

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Noun

Chambers has made a whole platform priming parents to have stress-free yet important conversations with their children.

— Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Manufacturing and consumer platforms Stocks in manufacturing and consumer platforms that Goldman recommends to investors are those that combine large-scale production assets, distribution networks and durable customer demand.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Definition of platform

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Last year the city approved Hackman Capital’s $1-billion plan to add 980,000 square feet of offices, sound stages, production facilities and retail space.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Those results meant Norway had already qualified for the knockout stages, so rested 10 players as they were beaten 4-1 by France in their final group match.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of stage

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Hurst in ‘93 was among the first inside the church upon the flooding, which lifted the pews off the floor and toppled the statues and rose high enough, more than 9 feet, to fill the pulpit.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
The church plans to continue upholding core Baptist principles, including congregational autonomy free from a hierarchy, a free pulpit and religious freedom, Hudson said.

— Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026

Definition of pulpit

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White Castle is considered the nation’s first fast-food hamburger stand.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
The 52-foot stand features shatterproof bulbs that cast a warm, Edison-style glow, instantly cozying up patios, balconies, pergolas, and outdoor dining setups.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026

Definition of stand

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Helena Newman, Sotheby’s chairman of both Europe and Impressionist and modern art, took to the rostrum for the second part of the sale.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2026
The rostrum is covered in what is called Ampullae of Lorenzini, which are specialized sensory organs filled with gel that conduct electricity and allow the goblin sharks to search for squid, fish and crustaceans in the dark.

— Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 12 June 2026

Definition of rostrum

Noun

Tragedy struck the One Direction legacy when Liam Payne died in October 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
The 52-foot stand features shatterproof bulbs that cast a warm, Edison-style glow, instantly cozying up patios, balconies, pergolas, and outdoor dining setups.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026

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