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
an engraved stone identified the grave as that of a man who had died in the Influenza Epidemic of 1918-19
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as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
the stone stupidity of the senator's statements embarrassed even her staffers
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as in cold
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Recent Examples of stone
Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 7 Aug. 2025
It is adorned with 35 Swarovski crystals, including one giant stone with 26 facets on the hinge.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 May 2023
The Aris sub-collection represents a group of multi-stone pieces with mixed-shape diamonds, while Monaco includes quintessential princess cut diamonds, and Reign embodies sophistication with glamorous diamonds and gemstone pieces.
—Lauren Tappan, Town & Country, 12 Oct. 2022
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Adjective
The other side of the basement boasts another area to sit and relax, with original Tennessee crab stone flooring, a small bar, and a couple of different vintage accents with sentimental value.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 7 Aug. 2025
It is adorned with 35 Swarovski crystals, including one giant stone with 26 facets on the hinge.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
The soils are predominantly stone with abundant limestone.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 May 2023
The Aris sub-collection represents a group of multi-stone pieces with mixed-shape diamonds, while Monaco includes quintessential princess cut diamonds, and Reign embodies sophistication with glamorous diamonds and gemstone pieces.
—Lauren Tappan, Town & Country, 12 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stone
Noun
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The tombstone, which was cracked, was taken in four pieces to the Archaeological Museum in Gdańsk, where experts are now working to conserve it.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 July 2025
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The ornate tombstone and bones of an adult male were remarkably well-preserved and date back to the 13th or 14th century.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Founder Samantha Brett emphasizes layering SPF over makeup, with formulas like their Beauty Screen Mineral Tints providing SPF50 protection in a sheer, wearable finish.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The look was finished with a silk tulle veil, crystal beaded Manolo Blahnik satin sandals and a pair of sheer elbow gloves.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Many athletes have found that the pressure of a high-stakes game can help to sharpen focus, and the Del Mar boys irrefutably finished the tournament with strength, resolve, and perhaps more importantly, joy.—
Katherine Anderson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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But one pattern has emerged this season: when the track temperature drops, the Silver Arrows seem to sharpen.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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When the cop refuses the bribe, Reacher saves the man’s life … by love-tapping him out cold before Angel can shoot him.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
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This time, the idea of a comeback stopped Canada cold.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Due to the number and size of the monuments damaged, police believe multiple suspects are responsible.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
12 Aug. 2025
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Soon after Trump's executive order, the National Marine Fisheries Service sent a letter to fishing permit holders giving them the green light to fish commercially in the monument's boundaries, Earthjustice's lawsuit says.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The shot was clean with a bold recovery, just like a pure Mickelson moment.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Adeleye was outclassed from a pure boxing standpoint, but his heart was on display.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The rally in Mainland markets continued to grind higher, underpinned by policy support and strong technical momentum.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The grinding insurgencies that followed the collapse of the Soviet Union demanded more and more armor to protect troops from roadside bombs.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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An artist with a pulse on the odd, the offbeat and just plain strange, Burton had for decades been approached about fashioning Charles Addams’ celebrated New Yorker drawings into his sphere.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
3 Aug. 2025
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Many uber-thick soles are also just plain unstable.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
30 July 2025
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“Stone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stone. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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