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caryatid

noun

Definition of caryatid

as in pedestal

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Recent Examples of caryatid For her appearance at fashion’s biggest night, the French influencer paired the metallic top with a similarly daring skirt — the French label’s caryatid draped jersey skirt, per Lomellini — in a shade of powdery blue, and wore a pair of strappy white heels. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026 Bedrock's redevelopment restored the building's unique exterior detailing, which includes a dozen half-naked female stone figures known as caryatids. — Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026 Rooms come with Botanist & The Chemist toiletries, miniature fluffy robes, a signature purple starfish soft toy, and copious sweet treats, from white chocolate caryatids to cones of M&M’s. — Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026 The site includes a central area with a cross vault and large caryatids with baskets, a large niche with a rocky backdrop and fountain, and three arms. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for caryatid

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It is said that touching the polished engravings of the event placed at the pedestal of the Nepomuk statue will bring luck and ensure a return to Prague.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
That’s a rapid journey that can come with pitfalls – many young stars have been put on a pedestal and failed to deliver on that promise.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of pedestal

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Then there's that vast lobby with its Neoclassical columns and lush foliage wall by celeb horticulturist Charlie Albone.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Rich tried to vocalize his concerns, writing about the dangers in columns for outlets like Time magazine.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

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The rural economy, largely dependent on farming, is also an important pillar of consumer spending.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
The ground floor features an 18-seat bar with a rum wall backsplash, carved Moai heads and high-tops that spill out to a lush faux-grass courtyard framed in palm trees and tiki-totem pillars.

— Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

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