tribune

Definition of tribunenext
as in podium
a level usually raised surface addressed the vast crowd from the tribune

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Recent Examples of tribune The Democratic strategists who have chewed over their party’s unpopularity in memo after memo since last November pine for an authentic tribune of the working class. Molly Ball, Time, 29 Oct. 2025 Oli, a Communist who began his political career as a tribune of the oppressed, seemed unaware of the anger that had accumulated around him. Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025 At one time or another, opposing camps tried to claim Haggard as their tribune. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025 Trump and comparable tribunes of national greatness are now setting the global agenda. Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tribune
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Noun
  • After finishing third in the short program, Liu rose to the top of the medal podium while skating freely, ebulliently, inured to any pressure, performing with technical precision and bright artistry.
    Bora Erden, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Angst over the city’s changing demographics has often erupted in Springfield’s city commission meetings, where citizens can speak their mind at an open podium.
    Caitlin Hu, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Originally called People United to Save Humanity — the presumptuous title was soon changed to People United to Serve Humanity — PUSH became his pulpit.
    Johanna Neuman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The pulpit where sermons were preached looked like an abstract disaster.
    Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The suspension even caused a consumer boycott of Disney+ and Hulu, streaming platforms that are part of Disney’s portfolio.
    Dan Heching, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Naru Force will treat 2026 as a proof of concept year, investing in its core platform, operating system and AI tech infrastructure ahead of a funding round the following year.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026

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“Tribune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribune. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.

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