as in platform
a level usually raised surface the conductor on the podium tonight is one of the leading figures of classical music

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Recent Examples of podium Despite a strong performance that put them at the top of the podium, defending NCAA Runner-Up California recorded their lowest opening score in four years. Caroline Price, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025 The smart money is on Jessica Gunning to be the Baby Reindeer representative at the podium on Sunday night, though at some point Hannah Einbinder will win one of these, right? Nate Jones, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025 His podium sessions haven’t exactly drawn rave reviews. Chad Graff, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024 Carter paused, double-tapping the podium’s platform, with one last comment. Jillian Ellison, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for podium 
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Noun
  • Along those lines, the Court cautioned the national security concerns presented by TikTok are not generally applicable to social media platforms (such as Facebook, X or Snapchat etc.) and thus do not bear on other platforms’ data collection.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025
  • This is well understood by the scammers who lurk on the platform.
    Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Forecasters and scientists say a perfect storm of weather conditions set the stage for the fires' explosive growth: hurricane-force winds, low humidity, and relentless drought conditions.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Throughout the day, visitors can wander between stages with live music from Celtic rock bands, witness dance competitions, see border collie demonstrations and learn about Scottish heritage while exploring clans.
    Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • While Bishop Lester Love spoke of healing and hope at the pulpit, Alexander didn’t seem convinced the city will be safer after a car rampage killed 14 New Year’s revelers on Bourbon Street.
    Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Glo’s Glorious had preachers implementing her lyrics in pulpits.
    Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 28 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • It can also be used handheld, but Godox didn’t include a standard tripod mount for attaching it to stands — an odd omission given the company’s lineup of pro gear.
    Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The beloved WeHo burger stand – which returned to the L.A. food scene in 2022 thanks to Off the Menu founder Lawrence Longo and industry backers including WME talent agent and partner Brad Slater and a slew of celebrities – helped out first responders Thursday.
    Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The state also warns against standing or sitting next to the rostrum, which has up to 29 teeth on each side, experts say.
    Mark Price, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
  • But after about 45 minutes of talks on the floor and in the GOP cloakroom, Norman and Self appeared before the rostrum and, standing by Johnson, changed their votes.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Chew was invited by the president-elect's team and will sit on the dais in front of the Capitol where Trump will be sworn in as president.
    Rebecca Shabad, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
  • On Monday, tech CEOs including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai, and Mark Zuckerberg are expected to attend Trump’s inauguration, seated in a position of honor on the dais alongside former presidents and family members.
    Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Trump may have proved to be a uniquely popular tribune for this constituency.
    Arthur C. Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2017
  • My question to you on this front is, Donald Trump seems like an unlikely tribune for populism, given his wealth, given his flouting of various kinds of conventions for his own benefit, rather than that of the masses.
    Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 29 Dec. 2016
Noun
  • Shop bistro sets, conversation sets, and more options to fit a balcony, large patio, or deck.
    Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
  • On floors where original windows could not meet modern standards, French balconies were introduced to flood the spaces with natural light and create a more inviting ambiance.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025

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“Podium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/podium. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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