pedestal
Definitions
The base or support on which a statue, obelisk, or column is mounted.
A position of high regard or adoration, often implying someone is being idealized.
A supporting structure or foundation for a piece of machinery or equipment.
Examples
The sculptor carefully placed the marble bust onto the stone pedestal.
She realized that she had put her idol on a pedestal, ignoring his many flaws.
The antique vase was displayed on a velvet-covered pedestal in the center of the gallery.