plinth
Example Sentences
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But the thing on the left is just a geometric slab of no discernible purpose, a plinth with no identity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
The memorial, which stands on a plinth on Market Place, was designed by Andy Edwards to commemorate 10 years since the rocker's death and 50 years since the band was formed.
From BBC • May 12, 2025
"The low plinth height and space around the statue allows crowds to congregate easily and the Molly Malone statue is a feature of tours given by tour guides."
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2025
The council said other potential options to stop people touching the statue such as moving it or raising the plinth that it sits on are "under review".
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2025
At a place where six alleys came together, Dany passed an empty marble plinth.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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Lord of the Flies
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The Namesake
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