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1 : the base of a column or other tall object
the pedestal of a vase/lamp/statue
2 : used to describe the position of someone who is admired, successful, etc.
Her boyfriend put/placed her on a pedestal. (=thought of her as a perfect person with no faults)
He wanted a career as an actor, but he didn’t want to be put on a pedestal</B>. (=to be treated like a big star)
They’re trying to knock the champions off their pedestal. (=to defeat the champions)