as in foot
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of plinth
The billboards, which featured photographs of empty plinths and probing phrases, urged viewers to reconsider the purpose and impact of monuments.
—
Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
Ready-to-wear and accessories are displayed on handmade Douglas fir totems and plinths, and a bespoke rug, handmade in Morroco and in a custom Ulla Johnson print.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024
In a private preview before the show’s November 2nd opening, Tines will sing while standing on the living-room plinth, accompanied by his grandparents, who raised him and fostered his love of music.
—Henry Alford, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Dinosaur will be the fourth occupant of the five-foot-square plinth since the program was inaugurated with Simone Leigh’s Brick House in 2019.
—Carl Swanson, Curbed, 31 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for plinth 
Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
Ready-to-wear and accessories are displayed on handmade Douglas fir totems and plinths, and a bespoke rug, handmade in Morroco and in a custom Ulla Johnson print.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024
In a private preview before the show’s November 2nd opening, Tines will sing while standing on the living-room plinth, accompanied by his grandparents, who raised him and fostered his love of music.
—Henry Alford, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Dinosaur will be the fourth occupant of the five-foot-square plinth since the program was inaugurated with Simone Leigh’s Brick House in 2019.
—Carl Swanson, Curbed, 31 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for plinth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plinth
Noun
-
One of the driest and highest places on Earth, its altitude of 16,500 feet (5,000 meters) allows observations to be made under exceptionally clear skies and through less of Earth's dense atmosphere.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
-
Meanwhile, Kate’s surprise appearance at the Wimbledon men’s singles tennis final had the center court crowd on their feet.Kathy Rose O'Brien and Billy Stockwell, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
On their glowing, 1960s-TV-special pedestals, in their natty gray suits and black ties like so many Elvis Costello replicants, Lipton and his band aren’t playing people.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
-
One thing that was Sandy’s idea was in Lance’s bedroom, there are these little pedestals that come off the wall with platform high-heeled shoes on them.Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 15 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
The following morning, Nov. 20, Heskett was back in the same stand.Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 12 Dec. 2024
-
The state park, California’s oldest, is also the largest stand of ancient coast redwoods south of San Francisco.Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Guthrie’s black-and-white nameplate, which had a place on the dais for more than a decade, was removed Tuesday night.Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 20 Nov. 2024
-
Norby talks about the fact that there’s discord up on the dais.Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
This year, once again, the U.N. General Assembly high-level debate will be dominated by men speaking at the rostrum.Stéphanie Fillion, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
-
Then late last week, videos posted on YouTube looked showed a large sawfish swinging its rostrum out of the water in the Boynton Inlet, looking eerily similar to images from the Keys.Jenny Staletovich, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2024
Noun
-
The larger shell structure, which houses the Concert Hall, is on the western side of the podium to which the Monumental Steps lead.Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
-
At risk of missing the medal podium altogether, Serbia tipped off again 28 hours later against Germany.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 8 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Start with introductory courses or free resources such as YouTube tutorials to build a solid foundation.Jay Garcia, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
-
From the decision to rejoin the Paris Agreement to delivering the most transformative investment in clean energy in American history, Biden laid the foundation for a cleaner, safer future.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Consider a large e-commerce platform that processes millions of transactions daily.Tom Wilkie, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
-
The contract between Yes and Netflix ended in 2023 and the series was pulled from the platform but sold to multiple networks and streamers worldwide, including on IZZY in Israel.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near plinth
Cite this Entry
“Plinth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plinth. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share