Synonyms of monument

monument

noun

ˈmän-yə-mənt 

1

as in tombstone

a shaped stone laid over or erected near a grave and usually bearing an inscription to identify and preserve the memory of the deceased

the Quakers disapproved of monuments, regarding them as idolatrous, so thousands of Nantucketers spend their eternal rest in complete anonymity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tombstone
• stone
• plaque
• marker
• gravestone
• headstone
• cross
• tomb
• memorial
• obelisk
• shrine
• pillar
• tablet
• burial
• monolith
• table
• sepulchre
• sepulture

2

as in reminder

something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event

a moving monument to the great war and a tribute to the untold millions who died in it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reminder
• memorial
• souvenir
• tribute
• token
• commemorative
• memento
• remembrance
• relic
• keepsake
• landmark
• memorabilia
• marker
• vestige
• cairn
• testimonial
• cenotaph

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of monument

Artsakh was a grey zone, a non-existent place, more famous for its in-between status than its monuments, natural beauty or history. — Literary Hub, 30 July 2026

Her Brentwood home, now a historic monument despite owner disputes, also offers a glimpse into her tragic final days, deepening the romance of the iconic star. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Although there is no official monument to honor the battle, Blair Mountain was considered for the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. — Elijah Tanall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

Each side of the monument cycles through roughly 1,500 names every 45 seconds, or about 480,000 names every hour. — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026