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
  • 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
Noun
  • Bold prints and vibrant colors, think leopard platforms or colorful faux-fur heels, are the easiest way to inject personality and turn even the most neutral outfit into a head-turner.
    Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
  • DroneHunter Varta features a modular design intended for use across different platforms.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Exit through the back of Ponce City Market, and find yourself on the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail, a pedestrian pathway that snakes by coffee shops, popsicle stands, restaurants, bars, and a linear photography exhibit showcasing Atlanta’s contributions to the Civil Rights movement.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Jones says there are plenty of tricks in an architect’s toolkit to assist the atmosphere in bigger, newer stands.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Rostra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rostra. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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