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Recent Examples of plinth
Commemorative sculpture historically has been on plinths, Branch notes.
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Ken Maguire, Chicago Tribune, 30 Nov. 2024
Red paint was splattered across its plinth and at the base of Queen Victoria’s royal robes, as captured in footage shared by Sky News Australia.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
The turntable's plinth is finished in black ash veneer, and the system comes with a hinged dust cover.
—New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
The billboards, which featured photographs of empty plinths and probing phrases, urged viewers to reconsider the purpose and impact of monuments.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
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Ken Maguire, Chicago Tribune, 30 Nov. 2024
Red paint was splattered across its plinth and at the base of Queen Victoria’s royal robes, as captured in footage shared by Sky News Australia.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
The turntable's plinth is finished in black ash veneer, and the system comes with a hinged dust cover.
—New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
The billboards, which featured photographs of empty plinths and probing phrases, urged viewers to reconsider the purpose and impact of monuments.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plinth
Noun
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But a foot injury in Week 4 sidelined him for the remainder of the season.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Forest rangers built her a comfortable cabin, complete with a fireplace, at an elevation of 7,000 feet.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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Purses sat atop pedestals and tables scattered throughout The Elm, against the backdrop of art and a vintage car parked inside the building.—
Sloane Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2025
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French sculptor Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi led the design and construction of the statue's copper components — from crown to gown — over several years, while working with American architect Richard Morris Hunt to design the 154-foot pedestal.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
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The screen has been installed in the middle of that stand, as the video below shows.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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The special stand was named after Princess Anne and inspired by her Princess Royal title.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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This year, four-time Indy 500–winner Hélio Castroneves was the driver on the dais.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2025
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And there was attention paid during the speeches both to the improbable fact that an offshoot of the group, Dead & Company, is still out there playing, 60 years after the original group’s formation, even as Weir acknowledged absences at the dais.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2025
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Standing in the rostrum of the House of Representatives, a gavel in her hand and a look of imperturbable stoicism on her face, Ms. Harris officiated as the two houses of Congress met in joint session to formally count the Electoral College votes for president.—
Peter Baker,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2025
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The state also warns against standing or sitting next to the rostrum, which has up to 29 teeth on each side, experts say.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2025
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As Trump and his wife Melania left the podium, the infant Barron seized the microphone.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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The two-time World Cup champion ranks seventh in the downhill standings and has two podium finishes this season, winning gold at the Saalbach World Championships and taking third at Kvitfjell.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Mar. 2025
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Advocates argue that this framework has provided the foundation for decades of stability and prosperity, while critics question its fairness and relevance in today’s multipolar world.—
Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
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As an actor, singer, and dancer, Alex brings a strong foundation of skills to each performance, underpinned by his impressive preparedness and dedication to his repertoire.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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His insights have been featured in numerous business articles on platforms like MSN Small Business, Small Business Currents, BusinessDay, Businessing Magazine, Business Africa Online, and more.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Trump made the announcement on his conservative social media platform on Monday evening.—
Molly Nagle,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Plinth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plinth. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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