/ˈpedɪstl/
ped·es·tal
BrE /ˈpedɪstl/
NAmE /ˈpedɪstl/
the base that a column, statue, etc. rests on
a pedestal basin (= a washbasin supported by a column)
I replaced the vase carefully on its pedestal.
to put/place sb on a ˈpedestal
to admire sb so much that you do not see their faults
knock sb off their ˈpedestal/ˈperch
to make sb lose their position as sb/sth successful or admired