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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 Under city code, the maximum podium height is limited to nine stories. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026 Finally, Ricky Turner, the church’s pastor, called him up to stand by the podium. — Emma Green, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026 The situation appeared to escalate further, as seen in a separate clip shared on X, when Rodríguez Parrilla continued to protest and moved closer to the podium. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026 The rambunctious teenagers crammed into a lecture hall suddenly went quiet when a woman old enough to be their great-grandmother, and smaller in stature than many of them, approached the podium. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for podium

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Noun

Either way, black platform loafers will add a modern twist to this otherwise classic outfit combo.

— Michel Mejía, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2026
The combination of laboratories, accommodation and a large working platform could also enable researchers to conduct several types of studies from a single location.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of platform

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Researchers at Cornell University have developed a method that cuts a critical stage of lithium-ion battery manufacturing by up to 60%, potentially saving large factories as much as $100 million in production costs.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Lam herself is James Beard-recognized, which is why the powers that be at Kaya, quite brilliantly, gave her another stage on which to shine.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of stage

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An elderly woman in a proper ink-black dress and modest, sensible heels motioned us over and led us down the aisle, inviting us to sit in the pair of waiting chairs just opposite the pulpit.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
In most Quaker houses of worship, there is no clergy, pulpit or altar.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of pulpit

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To make up for the lack of stands, the tweeters have dimpled waveguides that attempt to more evenly disperse the sound.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
Just over the weekend, a masked man on a motorcycle shot two women working at a taco stand, killing one.

— Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of stand

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Glassman, speaking from the dais, told the crowd residents have sent him videos of the raucous scene on Second Street.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Fernandez initially seemed set on keeping the tax rate the same but later agreed with Commissioner Melissa Castro that it should be lowered, leading to a lengthy negotiation on the dais.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of dais

Noun

Here was the humble trade unionist, born into extreme poverty, standing up as a fiery-eyed tribune of the workers.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026
The final appeal tribune analyzes issues brought forward by the FIA president or raised by any of the National Sporting Authorities in motorsports.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of tribune

Noun

The principal suite has its own terrace and two walk-in dressing rooms, while the top-floor VIP guest suite opens onto three private balconies and terraces.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2026
Bob Iger took a seat on a balcony outside the Perelman Performing Arts Center, in lower Manhattan, the other day and ran a hand gently over his right knee.

— Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026

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