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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 ceremony featured a dazzling light and music show outside the museum, with massive screens displaying Egypt's ancient monuments.
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Ayat Al-Tawy, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
At the museum’s center sits the six-story Grand Staircase with a view of the pyramids and an atrium containing monuments, pharaonic statues and sarcophagi.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
The National Park Service said the move to restore the monument complies with federal law and policy.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The 27-foot bronze and marble monument, which Congress authorized in 1898 and dedicated in 1901, was located near Judiciary Square.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Ayat Al-Tawy, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
At the museum’s center sits the six-story Grand Staircase with a view of the pyramids and an atrium containing monuments, pharaonic statues and sarcophagi.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
The National Park Service said the move to restore the monument complies with federal law and policy.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The 27-foot bronze and marble monument, which Congress authorized in 1898 and dedicated in 1901, was located near Judiciary Square.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monument
Noun
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After days of cleaning graves and decorating tombstones, the graveyard is awash in color and flickering candles.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Other shipments containing cauldron, skeleton, or tombstones in the product description are up.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Whitmer said the plaza being named after Nick Gilbert is a reminder that the center of Detroit's revival has always been love for family and community and hope for a brighter future.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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At police District Two, where Corder worked, there’s a memorial to him that acts as a daily reminder for those officers.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The €25 million (about $27 million) glass-and-stone residence, part coastal hideaway, part statement about where the island’s luxury market is headed, sprawls across three levels on two hillside plots.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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The lobby's grand pillars and coffered ceilings exude Old World elegance, while the plush furniture and stone fireplace create a cozy living room feel.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Nava’s patrol car became a memorial after it was parked at the corner of Ellis and 25th streets after his death.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Nov. 2025
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Then on Sunday, the royals gathered again for the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph memorial in London.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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His award came with a glass plaque detailing the honor and a $1,000 cash prize.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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The building also served as an American Legion Post, as noted by the historical plaque mounted on the property's front yard.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Monument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monument. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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