pedestal

Example Sentences

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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

“They deserve the kind of the pedestal that we give to art as well,” Walker said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

"They're imperfect as well, which should be celebrated, instead of putting them on a pedestal which you think you have to climb as well."

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

The classic at-home birthday party was never really about putting one person on a very expensive pedestal.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2026

Zooey picked up the snowman again but didn’t give it a shake—merely turned it around, by the pedestal.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger