pulpit

noun

Definition of pulpitnext
as in altar
a raised flat surface where a priest or minister stands when leading a worship service The pastor ascended the pulpit.

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Recent Examples of pulpit Candice and Timothy show Brittany how ‘church hurt’ stretches out from the pulpit and into cultural norms around gender, sexuality, acceptance. — Brittany Luse, NPR, 9 June 2026 The Sagrada Familia is a global pulpit, but it's set in a country where Christianity is receding. — ABC News, 9 June 2026 Now, the Spurs are evolving as Wembanyama takes the pulpit. — Jared Weiss, New York Times, 5 June 2026 Over each of the 11 tracks, Coleman’s commanding vocals reverberate over crunchy guitars and woozy keys, drawing in listeners like a call to the pulpit. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pulpit
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  1. altar
  2. podium
Noun
  • Iomaire also brought one of Hansard’s acoustic guitars to the altar.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Adding something fun to your at-home altar like an incense holder, a statue of Venus/Aphrodite, or evil eye decor to stay grounded within yourself and embrace your spiritual side this month.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of altar
Noun
  • The team sent Kelsey Mitchell and Monique Billings to the podium with head coach Stephanie White.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • As a result, the hotel rooms themselves will likely be confined to the podium and the Howland building at the base, rather than inside the column of the Tower itself, unless an extraordinary amount of money is sunk into the project.
    — David Szondy August 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of podium

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“Pulpit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulpit. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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