as in monument
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 historic cemetery's many tombstones marking the graves of children are telling reminders of the harshness of pioneer life
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Recent Examples of tombstone
Melton brought Truman and the caisson team through the gate into the shade of oak trees that tower over row upon row of white marble tombstones.
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Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 27 May 2025
All the veterans have flags placed by their tombstones.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 24 May 2025
His tombstone was flat and modest; people had left bouquets and stones.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
In that sense, the tombstone lettering in Times Roman, a workmanlike font that is widely used in the English language, could be considered appropriate.
—Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 4 May 2025
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Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 27 May 2025
All the veterans have flags placed by their tombstones.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 24 May 2025
His tombstone was flat and modest; people had left bouquets and stones.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
In that sense, the tombstone lettering in Times Roman, a workmanlike font that is widely used in the English language, could be considered appropriate.
—Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tombstone
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Even so, last year, the city of Hartford picked up the tab for $150,000 in maintenance that covered cutting down dead trees that posed a safety hazard; hauling away illegally dumped items and removing of overgrowth and mowing around hundreds of headstones and monuments.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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The memorial would replace an earlier monument of King at the corner of Reading Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
3 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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The senior squad prepared for matches in the lower divisions at Withdean Stadium — a converted athletics track — with training sessions at the University of Sussex, a stone’s throw from the Amex Stadium site.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
30 June 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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Its ability to reduce inflammation also helps prevent plaque buildup in the arteries, which can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.13 Gingerols help prevent blood clots, improve blood flow, and support healthier blood pressure levels, another risk factor for heart health problems.14 5.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
30 June 2025
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“Tombstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tombstone. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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