Synonyms for
Pedestal
Definition
a base or support for a statue, vase, or other decorative object
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- on a pedestal
- raise on a pedestal
- put on a pedestal
- stand on a pedestal
- remove from a pedestal
- place on a pedestal
- high pedestal
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Usage note
Often used metaphorically to describe someone or something that is admired excessively, sometimes leading to unrealistic expectations.
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Example sentences
- The trophy was placed on a pedestal in the trophy case.
- The statue was raised on a pedestal so everyone could see it.
- The vase was displayed on a beautiful marble pedestal.
- The sculpture stood on a tall pedestal in the museum.
- The monument was erected on a high pedestal in the park.
Quotes
'A pedestal is as much a prison as any small, confined space.' - Gloria Steinem
'I don't want to be put on a pedestal. I just want to be reasonably successful and live a normal life with all the conveniences to make it so.' - Althea Gibson
'I think if you put any form of art on a pedestal, you're doomed to not see its true worth.' - Damien Hirst