rostra

noun

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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rostra
  1. podiums
  2. tribunes
  3. platforms
  4. stands
Noun
  • Sale items include classroom furniture such as desks, chairs, bookshelves, tables and podiums, the post says.
    — Arkansas Online, 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
Definition of podiums
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
  • Fans can watch the tournament across several platforms such as beIN Sports, SuperSport, and the CAF TV platform.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
  • For decades, every movie remained in cinemas for at least 90 days before heading to digital platforms.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 15 July 2026
Definition of platforms
Noun
  • Other returning vendors include Dole Whip, taco stands, and churros.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • In just over a decade, Daddy's has grown from a single cart into a Nashville institution with multiple locations and stadium stands.
    — USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of stands
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“Rostra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rostra. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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