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The circular plinth appears to float above a speaker base that hosts controls, and is made from a translucent material (perhaps acrylic) that allows the lighting within to dance to the sounds coming from the vinyl spinning on the equally visual platter.
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New Atlas, 18 Apr. 2025
An aluminum alloy disc on the underside controls platter resonance, while a cork/Neoprene/nitrile disc protects the acrylic plinth.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
They were cleaned and then displayed on a traditional plinth at the museum entrance.
—Issy Ronald and Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
However, Turkish officials dispute the museum’s claims, suggesting that the statue does depict Marcus Aurelius—both an emperor and philosopher—and may have been moved around between plinths, per the Times.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Feb. 2025
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New Atlas, 18 Apr. 2025
An aluminum alloy disc on the underside controls platter resonance, while a cork/Neoprene/nitrile disc protects the acrylic plinth.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
They were cleaned and then displayed on a traditional plinth at the museum entrance.
—Issy Ronald and Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
However, Turkish officials dispute the museum’s claims, suggesting that the statue does depict Marcus Aurelius—both an emperor and philosopher—and may have been moved around between plinths, per the Times.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Feb. 2025
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The furious river waters — which rose to 26 feet in 45 minutes in the predawn hours of July Fourth — decimated Camp Mystic, an all-girls’ Christian camp that generations of young girls have gone to over its 99 years.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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The beach is a lovely place to camp out and wade while watching brave souls barrel-ride hundreds of feet across the sea, and it’s also conveniently located on the edge of the Puerto Viejo beach town, meaning there are plenty of amenities nearby, including the beloved Lazy Mon beach bar.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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An accompanying photo illustration showed the Bronze Fonz statue being hoisted off its pedestal on the RiverWalk in downtown Milwaukee.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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Many fans develop strong parasocial relationships and tend to put celebrities on pedestals, admire them and even trust them like close friends.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Whether his Medicaid stand will matter in next year’s election is unclear.—
David Lightman
July 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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The little charging stand is perfect for a garage or storage room shelf, as long as there's a power outlet nearby.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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Prince William, 42, saddled up on Saturday to ride in the parade as Colonel-in-Chief of the Welsh Guards, while Princess Kate had a spot of honor on the dais with King Charles and Queen Camilla.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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At the dais after the game, Hinch mimicked his thought process as the ball traveled through the air.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Behind the rostrum where manager David Moyes was to give his post-match press conference, an Everton staff member was rushing to erect new branding with the law firm’s name.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Some sellers insist on having him at the rostrum as a condition of turning over their goods to Sotheby’s, which, amid a broader art-sale slump, has been dogged by reports of financial troubles.—
CHOP CHOPPISH SHOP,
Air Mail,
10 May 2025
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In a race with plenty of crashes and spins, Sauber’s Nico Hülkenberg was third from 19th on the grid for his first podium finish in his 239th race of an F1 career that began in 2010.—
James Ellingworth,
Denver Post,
6 July 2025
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McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri reacts after placing second in the podium positions during the Formula One British Grand Prix at the Silverstone motor racing circuit in Silverstone, central England, on July 6, 2025.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Rogge wasn’t admitted and did a foundation year in Antwerp. 2005 - 2008 Enrolls in the bachelor’s program at the Royal Academy.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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At this year’s climate meeting in Bonn, global leaders laid the foundation for this shift.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Hoste first announced the new, limited-time wedding package on Instagram in June, and the news was warmly received on the platform.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Similarly, The Fall Guy hit the streaming platform just under four months after its theatrical debut.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Plinth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plinth. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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