pedestal

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They don’t have any excitement in their own lives, so they put him on the same pedestal as the circus performers in “Freaks” or Gwynplaine in “The Man Who Laughs.”

From Salon

Clinically speaking, narcissistic personality disorder is the figurative equivalent of that famous story: A narcissist places themselves on a high pedestal and engage in toxic behavior as a result.

From Salon

Some examples: France’s contender La Zarra performed this week atop a towering pedestal made to look like an extension of her sparkly dress.

From Seattle Times

"It's disappointing, but that's why we don't need to put men on pedestals, because all of us sin," Wisenbaker said in an interview.

From Salon

Mr. Lugo’s ceramics will be on purple pedestals, and the booth will also sport a purple carpet.

From New York Times