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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
Front-loading machines offer easier access, while pedestals add height to reduce bending down.
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
But when one partner becomes the center of the other’s emotional universe, that pedestal can quickly turn into a trap for both people involved.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Developed in-house by Honda R&D Company, the rocket climbed vertically from a pedestal at the company's test site in southeastern Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan's main islands.
—ArsTechnica, 18 June 2025
Wilton Manors Police released surveillance video on Tuesday, showing a shirtless man walk up to the 3-foot-tall fiberglass manatee statue at Justin Flippen Park just before 1 a.m. June 3 and push it down from its pedestal.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
But when one partner becomes the center of the other’s emotional universe, that pedestal can quickly turn into a trap for both people involved.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Developed in-house by Honda R&D Company, the rocket climbed vertically from a pedestal at the company's test site in southeastern Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan's main islands.
—ArsTechnica, 18 June 2025
Wilton Manors Police released surveillance video on Tuesday, showing a shirtless man walk up to the 3-foot-tall fiberglass manatee statue at Justin Flippen Park just before 1 a.m. June 3 and push it down from its pedestal.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestal
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About a month earlier, in May, the Justice Department alleges that Gann ordered about two pounds of potassium perchlorate and another pound of aluminum powder, along with more than 200 cardboard tubes and 50 feet worth of fuses.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Moving the flagship series to Netflix, which is still getting its feet wet with live programming, was seen as a bit of a risk.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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The guitarist also gave a shout-out to the Prince of Darkness himself, who performed from a throne during Black Sabbath's set.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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His wife, Penelope, is fending off a horde of obnoxious suitors trying to take his throne, while their son, Telemachus, grows up wondering if his father is still alive.—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
17 July 2025
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The German driver made the admission after securing his first podium finish in F1 at the British Grand Prix.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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After more than an hour of superlatives, Di Bona took the podium to express his overwhelming gratitude and appreciation.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
12 July 2025
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As luck had it, there was room in the script for a new character and Bad Bunny was top of mind.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
22 July 2025
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Their work goes beyond the courtroom, too; Marquez-Garrett is in close communication with lawmakers, parents, educators, and journalists to keep these issues top of mind and to work toward making the online world a safer place for kids and young people.—
Parents Editors,
Parents,
22 July 2025
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With millions of followers across Instagram, TikTok and Substack, the platform is positioned towards helping young people better understand the news, with regular free newsletters and podcasts.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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David Swanson | Reuters Baidu has struck a partnership with Uber to deploy its autonomous cars on the ride-hailing giant's platform outside the U.S. and mainland China.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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The company eliminated middle seat bookings and waived change fees, despite that no doubt affecting the bottom line.—
Philip A. Nardone,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The new seats offer more space, personal entertainment, and eco-friendly amenities to enhance comfort on long-haul flights.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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British class hysterics aside, the furor over the Yellow Bittern may best be understood as an exercise in the political limits of self-care, individual action, and the iconoclastic stand.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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Chris Figueroa, who ran his food stand Nicky's Barbecue for eight months, promises to bring meat preparations from Texas, St. Louis and Latin American, the latter an ode to Figueroa's Peruvian background.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Rogge wasn’t admitted and did a foundation year in Antwerp. 2005 - 2008 Enrolls in the bachelor’s program at the Royal Academy.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The rebuilt lodge sat on the foundation of the former and used many of the original's materials, but was scaled back in its design, removing a second story and observation tower that were part of the original, according to the National Park Service.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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“Pedestal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestal. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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