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 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 Since her 2008 opening season, Gut-Behrami reached 101 podiums in 395 World Cup races. — ABC News, 6 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 While the other candidates pressed their palms against the podiums, ready to pounce on every question, Becerra clasped his hands like an altar boy. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 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
  • The states allege Meta intentionally designed its platforms to hook children and lied about the safety of its products.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Currently, Jackbox is available across 13 platforms, and as Bilder said, is developing a streaming service for smart TVs.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of platforms
Noun
  • In the dying stages of the game, Messi hit each post in quick succession and then had a goal ruled out for offside before the full-time whistle sounded.
    — Dean Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • In the earliest planning stages after the wedding date has been set, a couple should be sure to pick a venue that will serve the best food possible.
    — Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of stages
Noun
  • Attendees will be able to try the new headset at select stands, while the MMX 130 wireless will be available for an exclusive preview in the brand’s B2B area at the Indie Arena Booth.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • After a 10-year time jump from the main events in Sunday’s premiere, the veteran Green Lantern played by Kyle Chandler is sitting alone in the snowy stands of a rural high school football field — dead.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 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 is generously spacious with cloud-like beds and pretty balconies that overlook the sea.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Because the ceremony was held in the Garden Courtyard, hotel guests in lawn-facing rooms were able to watch the celebration from their balconies.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 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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