While there is no exact direct synonym for the idiomatic phrase "putting someone on a pedestal," the components and conceptual meanings can be matched with terms like idolizing, idealizing, venerating, adoring, worshipping, elevating, exalting, and revering. Structurally, synonyms for a physical pedestal include base, plinth, foundation, footing, mount, support, and podium, all of which describe the underlying architectural structure that holds something up to display it prominently.
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