pedestal

US /ˈped.ə.stəl/
UK /ˈped.ə.stəl/
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1.

the base or support on which a statue, obelisk, or column is mounted

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The ancient statue stood proudly on its stone pedestal.
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He placed the trophy on the highest pedestal.
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basestandplinthsupportmount
2.

a position in which someone is greatly admired, often uncritically

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She put her favorite author on a pedestal.
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It's unhealthy to put anyone on such a high pedestal.
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exaltationvenerationadmirationidolization
1.

place on or as if on a pedestal

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The artist carefully pedestaled her new sculpture.
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He tends to pedestal his heroes, seeing no flaws in them.
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exaltvenerateidolizeglorify
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put someone on a pedestal