pedestal
Example Sentences
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Don Colossus stands proud atop a stone pedestal, keeping vigil over a small commemorative plaque.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
“Drake was very highly regarded before then. For some people, that knocked him off the pedestal a bit.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
But some in the industry would argue that, despite their cultural and economic contributions, games aren't placed on the same pedestal as other creative sectors.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
A "Japan glazer" is "someone who puts everything that comes from Japan on a pedestal, while disparaging things that come from their own country", Louzembi said.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
Leo tried to grab the dwarfs feet, but he couldn’t reach the top of the pedestal.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing pedestal
Body Language: Ped, Pod ("Foot")
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