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
  • After two podiums in the first two 2026 rounds, Ferrari has a strong foundation from which to build on in this new era, one that’s allowed its drivers to be competitive even when facing a performance deficit to Mercedes, primarily in straight-line speed.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Aicher has gathered nine podiums this season across slalom, super-G and downhill, with three wins from the speed events.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In contrast, this new design achieves similar precision at a much smaller scale, potentially allowing integration into compact platforms such as drones, missiles, and underwater systems.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Tony Plohetski is a national award-winning journalist whose reporting is featured in print, digital and television platforms.
    Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Baseball game spectators in stands.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
  • The park features stands of centuries-old redwood trees and provides a haven for a variety of California wildlife, though it’s best known for the 80-foot-high McWay Falls, an impressive cascade that drops directly from a sheer cliff to the sandy beach below.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Rostra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rostra. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.

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