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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 restaurant itself has been protected as a historical French monument since 1990 and the classic interiors—complete with warm mahogany wood paneling by Jean Royère—are beautifully preserved.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Today, the most visible monuments to that wealth power a tourism industry largely built around the Old South.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The monument inspired the naming of the diamond, which found its way to Elizabeth and Richard.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
Some Venezuelans have come to see El Helicoide as the defining monument of Maduro’s rule.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Today, the most visible monuments to that wealth power a tourism industry largely built around the Old South.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The monument inspired the naming of the diamond, which found its way to Elizabeth and Richard.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
Some Venezuelans have come to see El Helicoide as the defining monument of Maduro’s rule.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monument
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Their names are listed in the African American Museum’s exhibit, but not at the cemetery as there are no tombstones left there – except for a few.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Unless a slang term emerges from a popular movie, pinpointing an exact date of birth is difficult (hence the question marks on the tombstone).—
Michael Tedder,
The Atlantic,
25 Jan. 2026
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His candidacy sparked sharp divisions, with supporters portraying him as a symbol of stability and opponents denouncing him as a reminder of authoritarian rule and unresolved war crimes.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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For CFOs watching, PayPal’s transition is another reminder that in periods of volatility, boards are often looking first to financial leadership, whether on an interim or permanent basis, to steady the enterprise and reset performance expectations.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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To help keep your home's entryway clean and make getting in and out of the house easier on severe weather days, both Cuoco and Sons recommend creating pathways in slippery, high-traffic areas by using stepping stones, gravel, mulch, or even pavement if possible.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
26 Jan. 2026
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Tierra Santa Healing House introduces a comprehensive spa and longevity experience, featuring immersive hydrothermal rituals, botanical steam rooms infused with South American herbs, horizontal rain shower beds, cold plunge and red-light therapy and couples heated stone beds.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Mona’s memorial was held at Skyrim, the family farmhouse perched on a hilltop outside Columbia, Missouri.—
Shannon Taggart,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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Dedicated in October 2001 at Hart Plaza in Detroit, along the Riverwalk, the Gateway to Freedom International Memorial to the Underground Railroad is a memorial to the Underground Railroad.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Each buyer of the Artura Spider MCL39 Championship Edition will get a plaque on the center console and a keepsake separate from the car.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026
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Carlos Beltrán will have a New York Mets cap on his Hall of Fame plaque, Andruw Jones will have an Atlanta Braves hat and Jeff Kent will have a San Francisco Giants logo.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Monument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monument. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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