cenotaphs

Definition of cenotaphsnext
plural of cenotaph
as in memorials
a special structure or statue that is built to remind people of a dead person who is buried somewhere else

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Noun
  • Groschek said none of the American social media companies had responded to the memorials' letter, including Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Are there memorials to Donna Reed in Iowa?
    Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • For travelers interested in exploring more than just free-entry parks, the National Park Service maintains a database of other sites, monuments, and memorials that don’t require a fee.
    Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Its distinctive architecture is especially interesting; an unexpected juxtaposition of awe-inspiring Roman monuments and the charming skyline of a former imperial town.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Even if the price of gold goes down, holders of their tokens will be paid an interest-like percentage along the way, these companies promise.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
  • When access tokens live too long, attackers do not need to break in again.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Cenotaphs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cenotaphs. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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