podiums

variants or podia
Definition of podiumsnext
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 Prepare to watch her climb podiums for the next two months straight. Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026 Whether opting for the Chef’s tasting menu or à la carte, every plate feels like a little artwork—from the olive, anise, and fennel bread staggered on podiums to the sweet finale (expect imaginative combinations such as a honey milk and hay pudding). Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026 Established in 2015 to help address the extreme gender imbalance on opera podiums, the intensive training program brings together talented, early-career conductors from around the world to work with and learn from renowned artists and administrators in the field. Terry Wagner, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026 At less than a year old, Terignota products have landed on multiple world-class trail racing podiums. Andy Wacker, Outside, 14 Dec. 2025 The federal determination highlights how permitting males to compete on female teams displaces female athletes from podiums, denies them advancement opportunities, and diminishes their visibility and recognition in competitions. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025 Indeed, those conversations soon moved from behind closed doors to press conference podiums, a further indication that this next once-unthinkable development would soon become the new normal. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2025 Leclerc scored four podiums through the summer European races, with a rear-suspension upgrade that arrived for Spa being a big breakthrough to remedy that ride-height issue. Luke Smith, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 However, on the other side of the garage, Charles Leclerc has delivered podiums against all odds, while Hamilton has been finishing and qualifying lower than his teammate. Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for podiums
Noun
  • Hillsides and fields that were once mosaics of blue phlox, wood poppies and Jack-in-the-pulpits have become swaths of monochrome yellow.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Among that past ministry work was that of City of Refuge, a program administered by FBC Woodstock for pastors who vacated their pulpits due to burn out or disciplinary reasons.
    Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Many will turn to online platforms to stream PBS content from neighboring states or national sources.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Senate Bill 11 would require that certain websites — like social media platforms — provide faster responses and a dedicated hotline for Colorado law enforcement officers serving search warrants.
    Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In North Carolina, only 29% of independent stages identified themselves as profitable in 2024, according to a report from the National Independent Venues Association.
    Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The festival is expected to host more than 50,000 people each day of the event, with multiple stages in place for performances.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • For more on Derek and Hayley Hough and their baby Everley, pick up the new issue of PEOPLE on stands Friday.
    Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
  • That bravery has helped encourage opposition politicians to take more and more forceful stands.
    Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The smallest, at 890 square feet, has two balconies.
    Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
  • With the floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies overlooking one of the most iconic boulevards in the world, having to check out is the only real issue.
    Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In Nicaragua, there's a special tradition for families to create home altars and then go visit others, singing, from house to house.
    CBS News, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Day of the Dead celebrations honor loved ones with personal altars and community gatherings.
    Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2025

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“Podiums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/podiums. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.

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