national monument
noun
: a place of historic, scenic, or scientific interest set aside for preservation usually by presidential proclamation
Examples of national monument in a Sentence
the Statue of Liberty National Monument
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Located in central Idaho, the national monument became an International Dark Sky Park in 2017, meaning travelers flock to see the night sky here.
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
The state offers several national monuments outside of the official parks as well.
—Brooke Baitinger
september 25, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The evening includes pre-dinner champagne, a six-person private dinner hosted by Tan and a private tour at Singapore's National Gallery, an art museum housed in two national monuments, according to Sotheby's.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Besides the six-person meal, the successful bidder will also join Tan and her husband on a private tour at the National Gallery, an art museum housed in two national monuments.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
The state offers several national monuments outside of the official parks as well.
—Brooke Baitinger
september 25, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The evening includes pre-dinner champagne, a six-person private dinner hosted by Tan and a private tour at Singapore's National Gallery, an art museum housed in two national monuments, according to Sotheby's.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Besides the six-person meal, the successful bidder will also join Tan and her husband on a private tour at the National Gallery, an art museum housed in two national monuments.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
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 21 Oct. 2025.
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