Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plinths
Noun
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Ukrainian defense forces took down the 230-foot (70 meters) antenna dish to prevent Russian forces from using it to guide attacks on its territory.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025 -
The Islamic Republic of Iran is determined to preserve its independence at any cost, stand on its own feet, and firmly resist the excessive demands, aggression, and acts of hostility by foreign powers—including the United States and the Zionist regime.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To make the display look interesting, stand some books upright and stack larger books horizontally to serve as pedestals for decorative items, such as a picture frame or a piece of pottery.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Aug. 2025
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Statues and pedestals These ramp the garden up to a much more formal level.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Aug. 2025
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Pablo López raced off the mound, chasing after a ball that deflected off of his foot.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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The same can’t quite be said to the rear seat area due to the sportback sloping roof, though headroom is only really maxed out for folks over six-feet tall (like yours truly), otherwise shoulder and leg room are surprisingly good.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The dolls are collector items and need stands to be displayed.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Worse, some have swung to the opposite extreme, taking draconian stands on employee communications.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While current makeup trends have skewed more dewy than matte, the best powder foundations still have a place in everyday makeup routines thanks to their fail-proof application—just pat on, and go!—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
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Right now, as City attempt to establish their defensive foundations, Khusanov’s high-stakes defending is, oddly, their most reliable solution to a problem position.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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On social media platforms, these clips generated ad and engagement revenue for both Turning Point and Kirk personally.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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EdTech companies partnering with these institutions, platforms enabling their innovations, and the ecosystems forming around them represent the future of a $7 trillion global education market.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Plinths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plinths. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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