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
many of the headstones were for children who had died during the influenza epidemic
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Recent Examples of headstone
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.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
Tucker has since established a GoFundMe to raise money for the toddler's headstone.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 5 July 2025
Former University of Louisville men's basketball coach Denny Crum's grave is nearing completion, with the headstone and marker now installed.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Community members are welcome to take part in placing American flags at the headstones of Veterans at the two historic cemeteries, which serves as a tribute to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
Tucker has since established a GoFundMe to raise money for the toddler's headstone.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 5 July 2025
Former University of Louisville men's basketball coach Denny Crum's grave is nearing completion, with the headstone and marker now installed.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Community members are welcome to take part in placing American flags at the headstones of Veterans at the two historic cemeteries, which serves as a tribute to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headstone
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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
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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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The monument is expected to be completed in time for the nationwide celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026.—
Mary Carole McCauley,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Headstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headstone. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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