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as in foot
a bottom part upon which something rests or is supported
The museum displayed the jewels on a pedestal inside a glass case. The entrance to the ruined temple was flanked by columns, some of which had fallen from their pedestals.
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as in throne
the position of someone who is treated or regarded as extraordinarily good, successful, etc.
There's a tendency to put the person you love on a pedestal. The scandal knocked the beloved actor off his pedestal.
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Recent Examples of pedestal
Daniel Spoerri’s Crap Chancellery showcases two piles of poop on pedestals that foreshadow today’s emoji fascination.
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Natasha Gural, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
The minimalist bathrooms with old-English faucets and hand basins on chrome pedestals proudly offer sustainable toiletries by Maison Caulières.
—Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2025
Children play on the pedestals and plinths that once held towering statues of Mr. al-Assad, his father and his brother.
—Raja Abdulrahim, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
Classic pedestal designs are popular, but there are also hanging options, ground-level baths, and ones that mount on deck railings, says Mizejewski.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
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Natasha Gural, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
The minimalist bathrooms with old-English faucets and hand basins on chrome pedestals proudly offer sustainable toiletries by Maison Caulières.
—Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2025
Children play on the pedestals and plinths that once held towering statues of Mr. al-Assad, his father and his brother.
—Raja Abdulrahim, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
Classic pedestal designs are popular, but there are also hanging options, ground-level baths, and ones that mount on deck railings, says Mizejewski.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestal
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Nourison Versatile Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug This versatile rug can be used both indoors and outdoors and comes in various colors, including teal and ivory, and sizes ranging from 2 x 4 feet to 12 x 15 feet.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2025
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The audience was on its feet, swaying, and singing as McCartney capped off the anniversary festivities.—
Melissa Locker,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
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Robb Report’s automotive team agreed with the consensus that McLaren deserved to usurp the COTY throne from Aston this year, finding that the 750S is a visual and visceral tour de force that embodies everything COTY looks to celebrate.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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Some of the fathers didn’t care for John’s vision of Jesus sitting on a throne in Jerusalem.—
Arthur Krystal,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Thomas ultimately set pool records in every individual event the athlete competed in and topped the victor's podium four times.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
12 Feb. 2025
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Trump stepped up to the East Room podium Wednesday.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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Story would’ve batted somewhere at the top of the lineup, but after him the Red Sox probably would have had to bat Wong fifth or sixth just to break up all the lefties.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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Ultimately, Liverpool did enough to close out the win and restore their seven-point lead at the top of the table.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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The second concern is that Musk has talked about wanting his X company to be a commerce and payments platform, and his access to CFPB's records would provide him a competitive advantage.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2025
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On the platform side, Taobao has returned to the Spring Festival Gala with a $343.9 million red packet campaign, becoming the exclusive e-commerce interaction platform for the Year of the Snake’s gala, with users able to receive up to $260.—
Li Jun,
WWD,
9 Feb. 2025
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The impeachment occurred after Blagojevich was arrested in late 2008 by federal law enforcement on a series of corruption charges, including attempting to sell the U.S. Senate seat once held by President Obama.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Once a month, inspect the bike to make sure there aren't any loose screws, that the seat and pedals are securely in place.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2025
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Alcohol industry leaders would rather let the old guidance stand.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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As part of that work, all player facilities, including both dressing rooms and the tunnel, will also move across to the new construction from their current home in the cramped main stand.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Developer Rick Caruso, who lost to Bass in the 2022 mayoral election and has been sharply critical of her since the fires, this week launched a foundation headed by a collection of business leaders to focus on recovery.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Chelsea Clinton did not receive any compensation for her work at the foundation since at least the fiscal year ending December 2013.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Pedestal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestal. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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