plinth

noun

Definition of plinthnext
as in foot

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Recent Examples of plinth The Candor boy steps forward, past the stone plinth to the stone lion that waits beyond it. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026 Further items are also incorporated into the stone plinth, laser‑engraved with dedications to both brothers, using Portuguese stone from their home city of Gondomar, near Porto. — James Pearce, New York Times, 2 July 2026 The stone plinth was erected in 1848 as Georgians began to recognize the significance of the signers’ historical contributions. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 30 June 2026 The three princesses Atzimba, Eréndira and Tzetzangari The sculpture is not large — measuring 7 feet wide and standing 6 feet, 6 inches tall without a plinth — but its history is. — Eric Adler june 24, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for plinth
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  1. foot
  2. pedestal
  3. stand
  4. dais
  5. rostrum
  6. podium
  7. foundation
  8. platform
Noun
  • Goliath reaches speeds of up to 70 miles per hour and is 200 feet tall, according to the park's website.
    — DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The sprawling network, which could date as far back as the 8th century BCE, descends roughly 280 feet, housing everything from stables and kitchens to rock-cut churches and escape tunnels.
    — Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of foot
Noun
  • In June 2024, CU football put Julian Lewis on a pedestal, a literal golden throne.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
  • And the entirety of Valkyries’ culture invested in hoisting her on their pedestal.
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of pedestal
Noun
  • The 2027 event will feature more than five stages, as well local art installations, fashion stands, interactive areas and a food hall.
    — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The award covers its participation in the Start-Up Valley at ITMA 2027 in Hanover, Germany, including an exhibition stand and supporting services.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of stand
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  • Fernandez initially seemed set on keeping the tax rate the same but later agreed with Commissioner Melissa Castro that it should be lowered, leading to a lengthy negotiation on the dais.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Simmons said more residents have tapped into the meetings because of the decisions coming from the dais.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of dais
Noun
  • To many who ascended to the rostrum this past week, that simply is not happening.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • When Netanyahu walked to the rostrum, a mix of cheers, boos and mass walkouts erupted.
    — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of rostrum
Noun
  • The California Interscholastic Federation, which oversees high school athletics, also revised its rules to ensure that transgender athletes in individual sports do not displace cisgender ones from rankings or medal podiums.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The latest achievement for Adidas comes after the brand swept the men’s and women’s podiums in Berlin last month — the first time since 2017 that one brand was worn by all six top competitors.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of podium
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  • It is understood Kering plans to build on the foundation left by Vaccarello, also spying additional opportunities in jewelry.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The market is one cornerstone of a larger scene that has built an outsized reputation for dining on the foundation of the Stitts' vision and mentorship.
    — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of foundation
Noun
  • NBCUniversal’s Sky is in the midst of acquiring the ITV broadcast and digital platform while ITV Studios will remain a standalone entity, although acquisition rumors won’t quit.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • One Israeli journalist compared Segal’s role in Israel to that of Fox News host Bret Baier, who maintains journalistic independence despite working for a right-wing platform.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
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