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as in feet
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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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 pedestals
On Soho's Carnaby Street, an NFL pop-up shop sells blue-and-gold London Games jerseys and bomber jackets, while the New Era baseball cap shop has Jaguars and Rams hats on pedestals in the window.
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Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Clemishire added that pastors should not be put on pedestals and that too often, the victims are ignored.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Then peruse her finds which include everything from Florida Highwaymen art, to Peter Kiel paintings, to marble pedestals.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
They were fragmented and partly quarried away, with their pedestals dispersed.
—CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
The group was later able to recover the statue — with the figures ripped from their pedestals and broken into pieces — and set about trying to re-erect it.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
Some are unfinished, their massive pedestals hinting at what would’ve been.
—Barry Neild, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Here, pumpkins get a vertical lift on pedestals, adding interest to this decorative porch.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Clemishire added that pastors should not be put on pedestals and that too often, the victims are ignored.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Then peruse her finds which include everything from Florida Highwaymen art, to Peter Kiel paintings, to marble pedestals.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
They were fragmented and partly quarried away, with their pedestals dispersed.
—CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
The group was later able to recover the statue — with the figures ripped from their pedestals and broken into pieces — and set about trying to re-erect it.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
Some are unfinished, their massive pedestals hinting at what would’ve been.
—Barry Neild, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Here, pumpkins get a vertical lift on pedestals, adding interest to this decorative porch.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedestals
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On the 100 block of South Claremont Avenue in San Jose in June 2025, a 1,340-square-foot home was sold for $1,138,000, a price per square foot of $849.—
Unitedrobotsrealestate,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Radar indicated the wind speed changed by nearly 75 miles per hour within just 4,000 feet.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Once fully operational, the campus is designed to deliver 1GW of capacity, giving the company flexibility to run both its core digital platforms and fast-growing AI workloads.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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Customers have taken to social media platforms for days to complain about things like lack of overhead bin space and not being allowed to switch seats, even when there are plenty open.—
Dallas Morning News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Operators can configure ten business-class seats or six VIP seats.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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With over 15,000 seats, Moody Center has become the go-to arena for popular touring artists since opening in 2022.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Those foundations include the Mathias Corvinus Collegium, Hungary’s largest educational institution, which has close ties to Orbán’s government.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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That means investing in affordable healthcare, childcare, public education, workforce training, and infrastructure — the foundations of a strong middle class.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Shop everything from skirts to shorts, leggings, short-sleeve tops, and even cargo pants for casual looks.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Below, browse through flattering wide-leg jeans, expensive-looking ballet flats, and delicious cashmere tops, just to name a few gems.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her daughter, Alexa, has notched seven podiums so far this season, including one first-place finish, and currently sits second overall in the World Cup standings.—
Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Supplying uniforms for different occasions, including the opening ceremony, as well as outdoor and indoor podiums, Li-Ning decked the pieces in fiery red or in different shades of blue.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Beyond them, the concrete of the 21st century falls away, replaced by creamy pillars and marble paving stretching into the distance, with green hills beyond.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Reducing bureaucracy and streamlining industry fees are key pillars of achieving sustenance and making Nigerian producers competitive.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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The new triangular gable, which was first seen in renderings shared in July by the White House, sat atop six columns.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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His columns, exclusive to the Tribune, now appear the first week of every month.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Pedestals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedestals. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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