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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
During World War II, Jenkins began selling items like monuments, tombstones, furniture, home appliances, toys and gifts, in addition to their usual music products.
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Sarah Biegelsen, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
With the support of the mountain’s management, the resort even went on to install a monument to its founder.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
In 1974, billionaire Stanley Marsh joined forces with artists from San Francisco who named themselves The Ant Farm to create a one-of-a-kind monument off famed Route 66.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
The monument is designed by Maryann Herrera.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
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Sarah Biegelsen, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
With the support of the mountain’s management, the resort even went on to install a monument to its founder.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
In 1974, billionaire Stanley Marsh joined forces with artists from San Francisco who named themselves The Ant Farm to create a one-of-a-kind monument off famed Route 66.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
The monument is designed by Maryann Herrera.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monument
Noun
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Thanks for giving me my tombstone engraving!—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
22 Aug. 2025
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Kevin Pazour, the museum’s executive director, carefully laid the heavy tombstone in the car to be transported to the cemetery, Meyers said.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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Paired with a slouchy (albeit Chanel) camel jacket and matching bag, the outfit felt like a deliberate steer away from the period-drama looks of late, a reminder that, despite the bodice-ripping fan edits, Robbie is very much the modern woman.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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While no harm was done, the dog's refusal to be moved served as a reminder of how pets often view human comforts as their own.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Under the altar is a stone made from a blend of earth, stone and sand from the island, cast with water brought from a Cuban refugee raft.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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The primary bedroom with a luxe stone fireplace.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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The memorial will also be livestreamed on Kirk's Rumble account.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Dallas University of Texas at Dallas UTD’s chapter of Turning Point USA is also organizing a memorial in honor of Kirk’s memory.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Sep. 2025
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The plaque used the words magical, alluring, galvanizing and adventurous, and their initials spelled MAGA.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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If the plaque weakens and breaks apart, large clumps are released into the blood stream, and a large clump can block an artery, completely shutting off blood flow and causing a heart attack.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Monument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monument. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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