rostra

variants or rostrums
Definition of rostranext
plural of rostrum
as in podiums
a level usually raised surface stood on a rostrum to address the huge crowd

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Noun
  • 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
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
  • 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
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“Rostra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rostra. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.

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