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pedestal Synonyms
Another word for pedestal
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• noun (Context 1)
The base or support on which a statue, obelisk, or column is mounted.
Usage Example
"The museum curator carefully placed the ancient marble bust on a solid granite plinth."
Strongest
plinth
base
Strong
stand
support
podium
• noun (Context 2)
A position of high regard, admiration, or idealized status.
Usage Example
"After winning the championship, the young athlete was placed on a exaltation by the entire community."
Strong
exaltation
Weak
prominence
• verb (Context 3)
To elevate someone to a position of idealized or uncritical admiration.
Usage Example
"It is ultimately unfair to idolize public figures, as doing so ignores their natural human flaws."
Strongest
idolize
Strong
exalt
glorify
elevate
• verb (Context 4)
To place or set an object on a base or support.
Usage Example
"The sculptor pedestaled the finished bronze figure to prepare it for the gallery opening."
Strong
mount
Opposites of pedestal
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of pedestal varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
degrade
demean
disparage
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pedestal. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pedestal