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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
Visit Stages of Freedom African American history museum/bookstore/gift shop across the canal from the Bannister monument.
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Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Her father, Viktor Jansson, was a renowned sculptor of extravagant civic monuments.
—Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
His elegant, brick-walled office, larger than the Detroit home where his working-class German immigrant parents raised him, stands as a monument to what that discipline helped build.
—Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
The Secretary shall manage the monument through the National Park Service, pursuant to applicable legal authorities, consistent with the purposes and provisions of this proclamation.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2025
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Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Her father, Viktor Jansson, was a renowned sculptor of extravagant civic monuments.
—Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
His elegant, brick-walled office, larger than the Detroit home where his working-class German immigrant parents raised him, stands as a monument to what that discipline helped build.
—Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
The Secretary shall manage the monument through the National Park Service, pursuant to applicable legal authorities, consistent with the purposes and provisions of this proclamation.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monument
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The tombstone of his uncle, Pleas Monroe Rector, is also at the cemetery, Ernest Rector said.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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On Jane Austen’s tombstone in Winchester Cathedral in England, no mention is made of her achievements as a novelist.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 June 2025
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That kind of price movement, driven by sentiment rather than fundamentals, is a reminder of how fragile these narratives can be.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Evoking a profound sense of nostalgia, the show was a potent reminder of music's enduring power to connect generations.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
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Generous Rooms, however, scream country-chic—dripping with rustic charm, from original beams to cutesy farmyard prints, deep soaking tubs, and exposed swathes of Cotswolds stone.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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On an inner beach in Nova Scotia, layers of stone and sediment are battered by water.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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If the Post Office name cannot be changed, advocates for the Archie Moore memorial would likely seek a name change of the Ramona Community Library operated by the county of San Diego, Summers said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Prince William placed a bouquet on the memorial and joined the survivors and the families of the victims after the ceremony at a private reception.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Cousteau’s internationally renowned documentary about Catalina put it on the map, so he is fittingly honored by a plaque 40-feet below the surface.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2025
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Over time, plaque buildup can cause a condition called atherosclerosis, which can increase your risk of heart disease.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
30 June 2025
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“Monument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monument. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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