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 At the podium, Thilly performed two songs and spoke about widespread government abuse. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 July 2026 Embracing a local landmark, the park course had a ramp styled after Sacramento’s Tower Bridge, the State Fair site’s iconic sky ride ferried guests and skateboarder Nyjah Huston of nearby Davis made a podium at age 31. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026 But in a rare move, the IOC cut the discipline, citing struggling viewership, audience and podium diversity and depth. — Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 9 July 2026 The controversy only exploded the very next week when it was revealed the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) re-implemented a pilot program that bumped every girl who finished behind the trans athlete up by one spot on the podium. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for podium

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Content Partners, which began 20 years ago as a creative rights acquisition platform, is well-positioned to help creators gauge their true value in emerging and traditional media platforms.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 July 2026
Maine state Senate President Mattie Daughtry, a Democrat, is encouraged to see many of the candidates running on Platner's progressive platform of transformational change.

— Tamara Keith, NPR, 14 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

Noun

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

Noun

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

On the dais Monday night, Independence Councilmember Cody Atkinson defended Perkins’ vote on the data center tax breaks, urging constituents not to penalize Perkins for what Atkinson described as prioritizing the city’s long-term financial wellness.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
The front row is reserved for council members, who will not be seated at the dais for today’s ceremony.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026

Definition of dais

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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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