The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word LIONISE
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result LIONISE
- Test player is beginning to enjoy acclaim
- Reflective type of painting by Geordie hosting is put on pedestal
- To idolise cat is ailurophile’s end
- Cry up story about lovely youth declining a date
- Untruth about dealing with one’s honour
- Adult avoiding inappropriate liaison before end of village fête
- Issue oddly following cat worship
- Hero-worship for returning number one is found among the French
- Views rumoured to support cat worship
- Glorify learner and clear the air
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The straight part
We know that "put on pedestal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case put on pedestal = lionise.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LIONISE mean?
LIONISE verb- To treat (a person) as if they were important, or a celebrity.
- To visit famous places in order to revere them.
- To behave as a lion.