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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
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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
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Recent Examples of monument
The National Park Service said the move to restore the monument complies with federal law and policy.
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The statue has been in storage since it was pulled down on June 19, 2020, in the midst of the Black Lives Matter protests, when monuments honoring figures from the Confederate side in the Civil War were targeted.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
King Charles attended the monument’s dedication ceremony on Monday, where he was photographed laying a bouquet of flowers.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 27 Oct. 2025
If hiking isn't your thing, Sedona is also known for its Pink Jeep Tours that take you to Sedona monuments and shops.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The statue has been in storage since it was pulled down on June 19, 2020, in the midst of the Black Lives Matter protests, when monuments honoring figures from the Confederate side in the Civil War were targeted.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
King Charles attended the monument’s dedication ceremony on Monday, where he was photographed laying a bouquet of flowers.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 27 Oct. 2025
If hiking isn't your thing, Sedona is also known for its Pink Jeep Tours that take you to Sedona monuments and shops.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monument
Noun
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After days of cleaning graves and decorating tombstones, the graveyard is awash in color and flickering candles.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Other shipments containing cauldron, skeleton, or tombstones in the product description are up.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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Whitmer said the plaza being named after Nick Gilbert is a reminder that the center of Detroit's revival has always been love for family and community and hope for a brighter future.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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At police District Two, where Corder worked, there’s a memorial to him that acts as a daily reminder for those officers.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The €25 million (about $27 million) glass-and-stone residence, part coastal hideaway, part statement about where the island’s luxury market is headed, sprawls across three levels on two hillside plots.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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The lobby's grand pillars and coffered ceilings exude Old World elegance, while the plush furniture and stone fireplace create a cozy living room feel.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Cheney and his daughter were the only Republicans who attended a memorial the following year at the Capitol.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Since his death, Hay has not remarried, but devoted her life to setting up scholarships and memorials in Burton’s name, including donating his diaries to Swansea University, per The Telegraph.—
Makena Gera,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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His award came with a glass plaque detailing the honor and a $1,000 cash prize.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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The building also served as an American Legion Post, as noted by the historical plaque mounted on the property's front yard.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Monument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monument. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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