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dais

noun

ˈdā-əs

Definition of dais

as in podium

a level usually raised surface the speaker took his place at the front of the dais

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Recent Examples of dais During protests following the 2018 police shooting and killing of Stephon Clark, his brother, Stevante Clark, jumped onto the dais near then-Mayor Darrell Steinberg's seat during a protest that took over a council meeting. — Steve Large, CBS News, 30 July 2026 Princess Delphine, 58, was among those to attend the parade in front of the Royal Palace, taking a spot on the dais. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 Cervera said voters want a financially conservative board member, like himself, on the dais. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 The front row is reserved for council members, who will not be seated at the dais for today’s ceremony. — Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dais

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podium

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Tua Tagovailoa stood behind a podium Friday night in Miami Gardens, Florida, and acknowledged his fate is no longer in his hands.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Norris has raced in 163 Grands Prix for McLaren, more than any other driver in the team's history, securing 18 pole positions, 48 podiums, and 13 wins.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

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