national monument
noun
: a place of historic, scenic, or scientific interest set aside for preservation usually by presidential proclamation
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the Statue of Liberty National Monument
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The venue highlights the national monument’s creation, significance, and history, and the postcard-worthy skyline views from the venue are icing on the cake.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
This year more voters than ever before say that existing national monument designations should remain in place, according to the Colorado College poll.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Nearly 3 out of 4 Utah voters are on record as wanting to keep Grand Staircase-Escalante protected as a national monument.
—Stephen Trimble, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Former President Barack Obama designated Christopher Park, which is across the street from the bar, a national monument in 2016.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
This year more voters than ever before say that existing national monument designations should remain in place, according to the Colorado College poll.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Nearly 3 out of 4 Utah voters are on record as wanting to keep Grand Staircase-Escalante protected as a national monument.
—Stephen Trimble, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Former President Barack Obama designated Christopher Park, which is across the street from the bar, a national monument in 2016.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for national monument
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“National monument.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20monument. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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