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Pedastal

Description:

A pedestal is a supportive base or platform upon which a statue, column, or other structure is placed. It often serves to elevate and showcase the object.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

A pedestal as a physical structure.

Example sentence: The marble statue stood proudly on its tall, ornate pedestal.

Sense 2 (Noun):

A pedestal as a metaphorical representation of honor or respect.

Example sentence: As a Nobel laureate, she was placed on a pedestal by the scientific community.

Sense 3 (Verb):

To place something on a pedestal.

Example sentence: The curator carefully pedestalized the ancient artifact for display.

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