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 Championship leader Kimi Antonelli completed the podium, with another sensational drive taking him to P2. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026 Let’s see if Liam Gallagher will shout something similar from the podium. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026 Standing at the podium, Zhang looked back at her husband briefly, but showed no emotion. — Josh Boswell, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 After all, the podium is where Payton does most of his best work. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for podium

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NBCUniversal’s Sky is in the midst of acquiring the ITV broadcast and digital platform while ITV Studios will remain a standalone entity, although acquisition rumors won’t quit.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
One Israeli journalist compared Segal’s role in Israel to that of Fox News host Bret Baier, who maintains journalistic independence despite working for a right-wing platform.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of platform

Noun

Every stage of a deal is exciting in its own way, but a few elements stand out.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
This helps all stages of the ecosystem, from the Uppsala spinout behind Leqembi, one of the first drugs to slow Alzheimer’s, through to Anglo-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca whose largest factory is in Södertälje.

— Jan Larsson, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of stage

Noun

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

Noun

The 2027 event will feature more than five stages, as well local art installations, fashion stands, interactive areas and a food hall.

— Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026
The award covers its participation in the Start-Up Valley at ITMA 2027 in Hanover, Germany, including an exhibition stand and supporting services.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of stand

Noun

Accusations are flying in Coral Gables ahead of the city’s November election, adding fuel to the already fiery disputes on the dais between Mayor Vince Lago and Commissioner Melissa Castro, political rivals who are both running for reelection.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
But at the April municipal election, both Fears’ and McCandless’ seats were up for grabs -- and Independence voters chose to remove both from the dais.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of dais

Noun

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
That image of Maradona as an avenging angel, as a tribune of a wronged people, transcended borders.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 16 July 2026

Definition of tribune

Noun

Van Zuilen observed many of the objects directly from his balcony from the town of Heiloo in the Netherlands, while others required van Zuilen to take his telescopes further afield to avoid capturing treetops and farm buildings in his field of view.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 11 Oct. 2026
At the end of the hall is a door that leads to a balcony with seating for customers to read.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026

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