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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
That alone placed her on a pedestal.
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Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Mozzarella has long been held on a pedestal, in particular the mozzarella di bufala of Campania, which has garnered considerable attention and praise.
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Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
The statue of the guardian deity, or rākṣasa, once flanked the entrance of the Prasat Chen temple at Koh Ker, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Cambodia, where its feet and pedestal are still visible.
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Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
11 June 2026
Beneath the closest arch to the viewer is a statue on the pedestal—the top of the Mahnmal der Bewegung.
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Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pedestal
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Mozzarella has long been held on a pedestal, in particular the mozzarella di bufala of Campania, which has garnered considerable attention and praise.
—
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
The statue of the guardian deity, or rākṣasa, once flanked the entrance of the Prasat Chen temple at Koh Ker, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Cambodia, where its feet and pedestal are still visible.
—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
11 June 2026
Beneath the closest arch to the viewer is a statue on the pedestal—the top of the Mahnmal der Bewegung.
—
Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pedestal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestal
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Two of Georgia's three signers of the Declaration of Independence are buried below the Signers' Monument, a 50-foot white granite obelisk in downtown Augusta.
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Don’t miss the park’s Canopy Walkway, which includes a 100-foot expanse suspended 25 feet in the air that travels through the treetops and a 74-foot tower that offers a literal bird’s-eye view of the expansive park.
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Harry, who is fifth in line to the British throne, had submitted a formal bid for police security during the trip but his team were reportedly told that protection would not be offered.
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The Prince of Wales sadly won’t be attending Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s wedding Friday in New York City, but the heir to the British throne nonetheless made sure to offer some royal prestige to events.
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At one point during his speech, Russert left the podium to pour a glass of water.
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Jorgenson owns a pair of podium finishes at the Tour de France, scoring a second place in 2024 and a third in 2023.
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The matter was not on the city’s agenda but was brought on as a walk-on item at the top of the meeting.
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On the subsequent rebound, the ball found Kovačić at the top of the box, but his right-footed volley was barely deflected over the net by Diogo Costa.
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Gonzales ran with a platform decisively to the left, supporting Medicare-for-all, raising the minimum wage and cracking down on junk fees.
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Style it with platform sandals or chunky heels, or go casual with a pair of white sneakers.
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Then there’s heated handlebars and seats, floorboards, highway pegs, brake and gear-lever pads, heel-shifter, and the King Tour-Pak, like the Street Glide Limited above.
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As of July 2, some of the best resale seats for marquee knockout matches were listed for roughly $20,000 on StubHub.
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White Castle is considered the nation’s first fast-food hamburger stand.
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The 52-foot stand features shatterproof bulbs that cast a warm, Edison-style glow, instantly cozying up patios, balconies, pergolas, and outdoor dining setups.
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Caracas, Venezuela — Venezuela was broken long before two back-to-back earthquakes ripped the country from its foundations last Wednesday.
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The foundation recommended ballot curing programs that speed up the process by utilizing a secure text platform when double checking whether a ballot is legitimate when a voter’s signature doesn’t match state records.
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“Pedestal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestal. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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