podium

noun

ˈpō-dē-əm How to pronounce podium (audio)
Definition of podiumnext
as in platform
a level usually raised surface the conductor on the podium tonight is one of the leading figures of classical music

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Recent Examples of podium Likewise, the fight for third through 10th seems to be bringing the most action lately, with several drivers and teams vying for that last step on the podium and solid championship points. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 25 June 2026 Jorgenson owns a pair of podium finishes at the Tour de France, scoring a second place in 2024 and a third in 2023. — Idaho Statesman, 30 June 2026 Ross Gunn arrives with an impressive record at the upstate New York circuit, having claimed two GTD Pro victories along with two additional podium finishes in six appearances. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Prior to the Mercury’s game on Saturday against the WNBA’s newest expansion team, the Toronto Tempo, Tibbetts took the podium to address the suspension. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for podium
Recent Examples of Synonyms for podium
  1. platform
  2. stage
  3. pulpit
  4. stand
  5. rostrum
  6. dais
  7. tribune
  8. balcony
Noun
  • Gonzales ran with a platform decisively to the left, supporting Medicare-for-all, raising the minimum wage and cracking down on junk fees.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Style it with platform sandals or chunky heels, or go casual with a pair of white sneakers.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of platform
Noun
  • What time will each band go on, and how many stages will there be?
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The Aspiron Canister Vacuum is designed with a powerful brushless motor, three-stage filtration system, and large dust cup that keeps shoppers from having to constantly empty it.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of stage
Noun
  • The church plans to continue upholding core Baptist principles, including congregational autonomy free from a hierarchy, a free pulpit and religious freedom, Hudson said.
    — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026
  • And Torres, the pastor born in Mexico, often speaks from the pulpit of the Biblical command to care for the stranger, telling his own story to evoke support for immigrants.
    — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
Definition of pulpit
Noun
  • White Castle is considered the nation’s first fast-food hamburger stand.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
  • The 52-foot stand features shatterproof bulbs that cast a warm, Edison-style glow, instantly cozying up patios, balconies, pergolas, and outdoor dining setups.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Definition of stand
Noun
  • Helena Newman, Sotheby’s chairman of both Europe and Impressionist and modern art, took to the rostrum for the second part of the sale.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2026
  • The rostrum is covered in what is called Ampullae of Lorenzini, which are specialized sensory organs filled with gel that conduct electricity and allow the goblin sharks to search for squid, fish and crustaceans in the dark.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 12 June 2026
Definition of rostrum
Noun
  • The front row is reserved for council members, who will not be seated at the dais for today’s ceremony.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
  • Dressed in Chiefs red, the family happily smiled from a dais as Patrick re-upped on his deal.
    — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Definition of dais
Noun
  • As the tribunes, Bernardo De Paula’s Brutus and Daniel DeYoung’s Sicinius scheme and rabble-rouse with manipulative glee.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Le Monde published two different tribunes, on Monday and Tuesday, defending Lapid.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 June 2026
Definition of tribune
Noun
  • Tragedy struck the One Direction legacy when Liam Payne died in October 2024 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • The 52-foot stand features shatterproof bulbs that cast a warm, Edison-style glow, instantly cozying up patios, balconies, pergolas, and outdoor dining setups.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Definition of balcony

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