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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 Seated on the dais at an introductory news conference for LaMelo Ball, Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly was asked about the Wolves’ recruitment of free agent LeBron James. — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 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 If elected to new offices, they would both be sworn into roles in the first week of 2027, leaving their seats behind the Sacramento dais vacant. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026 Though the five-member board is non-partisan, Chaffee was the first Democrat to serve on its dais in 12 years. — Claire Wang, Oc Register, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dais

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podium

Noun

Fred Richard wins men’s title After being on the podium the last three years, Fred Richard finally made it to the top step.

— Nancy Armour, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Though unlikely to contend for the all-around podium, Moreau put USA Gymnastics leadership on notice.

— Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

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