podiums

noun

variants or podia
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 Hernandez went on to compete and win multiple medals, sharing her spots on the medal podiums with the cisgender athletes who otherwise would have claimed them had Hernandez not been competing. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Norris has raced in 163 Grands Prix for McLaren, more than any other driver in the team's history, securing 18 pole positions, 48 podiums, and 13 wins. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 The Throne Room Duel & A-Wing comes with two battle podiums, where the Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader minifigures can be placed to have an epic lightsaber duel. — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The tournament drew mostly from Europe, with some familiar names taking podiums. — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Eight out of 10 podiums this season have featured at least one Ferrari driver, and the Italian team secured two wins in three races (Barcelona and Silverstone). — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026 Sale items include classroom furniture such as desks, chairs, bookshelves, tables and podiums, the post says. — Arkansas Online, 26 June 2026 The e-gates will use real-time biometric verification to match CLEAR+ members' face with their ID, allowing passengers to verify their identity in under five seconds and skip documentation checks at Transportation Security Administration podiums and proceed directly to physical screening. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 9 June 2026 The Standards and Practices podiums had to match our visual language and work within the game mechanic. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for podiums
  1. pulpits
  2. platforms
  3. stages
  4. stands
  5. tribunes
  6. balconies
  7. altars
Noun
  • The first and second floors feature large assembly halls with rows of pulpits on different levels, representing a hierarchy of the priesthood just emerging in early Mormon practice.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Politicians routinely invoke faith on the campaign trail, speak from pulpits and frame policy debates in moral terms.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Definition of pulpits
Noun
  • According to The New York Times, Meta and other tech companies, including YouTube, TikTok, and Snap, have thousands of cases open across multiple states that allege the platforms are addictive for children.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Its higher energy storage allows platforms to power onboard equipment for longer, including when their engines are switched off.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of platforms
Noun
  • The new equipment was announced at an industry conference in Wuxi, China, on September 2 and covers several key stages of semiconductor production.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The defender sustained the injuries following a late challenge from Van Bommel, 22, in the final stages of the league match at the Johan Cruyff Arena.
    — Ali Rampling, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of stages
Noun
  • In its campaign for the $30 hourly minimum wage, Unite Here was up against hotels, airlines and other business groups that argued the wage hike would trigger layoffs and closures of restaurants, hotels and airport concession stands.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In this case, anonymity matters still more, because in contrast to leakers willing to take public stands—like Edward Snowden, say, or Daniel Ellsberg—unknown leakers can cause even more fear.
    — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of stands
Noun
  • As the tribunes, Bernardo De Paula’s Brutus and Daniel DeYoung’s Sicinius scheme and rabble-rouse with manipulative glee.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Le Monde published two different tribunes, on Monday and Tuesday, defending Lapid.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 June 2026
Definition of tribunes
Noun
  • Each suite boasts a gourmet kitchen, Italian marble bathrooms, and private balconies.
    — Megan duBois, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Accessibility The property offers six accessible room categories including the Deluxe Accessible room, located on the ground floor and featuring an outdoor spa tub, and the resort one-bedroom accessible suite with large private balconies.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of balconies
Noun
  • Sacred altars display various statues of orishas, or divine spirits, alongside offerings in the form of money, water, food and tobacco.
    — Delia Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Temporary altars may be constructed as places where these offerings are given.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of altars

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