Definition of Pedestal

a standing from which an individual is greatly admired

Examples of Pedestal in a sentence

Even though you put the rapper on a pedestal for making the occasional charitable donation, the man is really just a thug.  🔊

The actor is not a god so I see no reason to place him on a pedestal and worship him.  🔊

When the challenger defeated the champion, he knocked a legend from his pedestal.  🔊

Anna thinks so highly of her husband she has elevated him upon a pedestal.  🔊

Once Helen falls off her pedestal, you’ll realize she’s a normal person with a bunch of shortcomings.  🔊

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