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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
the Quakers disapproved of monuments, regarding them as idolatrous, so thousands of Nantucketers spend their eternal rest in complete anonymity
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as in reminder
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event
a moving monument to the great war and a tribute to the untold millions who died in it
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Recent Examples of monument
The Mayans built a sprawling city with monuments and buildings up to 200 feet high, featuring ornate facades.
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ABC News, 16 Oct. 2025
Not only this, but fascinated by the sundials and time-telling monuments inside the course, Hovland reportedly skipped swing practice to soak in the heritage.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
His sudden loss is a terrible surprise, but his life was a monument to a drive stronger than the demons that beset genius.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
That monument, erected in 1892, finally found a new home earlier this year in the Lost in New Haven Museum, NBC Connecticut reported.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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ABC News, 16 Oct. 2025
Not only this, but fascinated by the sundials and time-telling monuments inside the course, Hovland reportedly skipped swing practice to soak in the heritage.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
His sudden loss is a terrible surprise, but his life was a monument to a drive stronger than the demons that beset genius.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
That monument, erected in 1892, finally found a new home earlier this year in the Lost in New Haven Museum, NBC Connecticut reported.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monument
Noun
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Pipe words onto Milano cookies to form tombstones.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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The easiest way to do this is to attach some piping to the tombstone and then slide it down over the rebar.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are occasional reminders that the Mafia lingers.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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These findings are another reminder that war has always been ugly, Binder says.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Le Creuset Stoneware Heritage Rectangular Dish This baking dish is crafted from durable stone that maintains even temperatures and prevents scorching.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The hair cleaning stone, like a generic pumice stone found in the plumbing aisle, is optimal for removing stubborn pet hair, the detailer added.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ghost City Tours said the Capitol has several memorials commemorating events from Tennessee's history.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
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Lauder’s recognition comes just four months after her uncle, Leonard, died at age 92 and a few weeks after his memorial in New York City, where upward of 1,300 people across art, fashion and beauty gathered inside the Lincoln Center to celebrate his life and accomplishments.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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While gum disease treatments typically include cleanings and plaque removal, dentists sometimes turn to topical antibiotics when bacteria and calcified deposits are too difficult to remove, the researchers explained.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The temple’s foundation deposits also contained a glass plaque confirming it was dedicated to the goddess Isis, the deity Cleopatra identified with during her reign from 51 BCE to 30 BCE.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Monument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monument. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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