pulpit

as in altar
a raised flat surface where a priest or minister stands when leading a worship service The pastor ascended the pulpit.

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Recent Examples of pulpit Uncertain that his ministry could withstand such a long break, Swaggart gave it three months and returned to the pulpit, preaching under the auspices of the Jimmy Swaggart Bible College. Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025 The people who have spoken from this pulpit are remarkable. Samantha Balaban, NPR, 14 June 2025 Two California pollsters found that Newsom’s recent political pivot did not endear him to state voters, either. ‘Bully pulpit’ But there is some potentially good news in all this for Newsom. Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2025 The color of the pulpit is determined by different cultivars. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for pulpit
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Noun
  • Worried that Debrah is secretly pushing her daughter to the altar to pocket the money herself, Madea confronts Tiffany and tells her everything.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 14 July 2025
  • As Gladys stands at the altar staring at her new husband, though, The Gilded Age pulls off a most impressive magic trick.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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“Pulpit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulpit. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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