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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
Also known as Harris Glenn Milstead, Divine should have monuments in every city.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
In 1993, the 20th-century monument was purchased and restored by the Bernats, the family of Spanish confectioner Enric Bernat, who invented and founded Chupa Chups lollipops.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Research on ancient Egypt is largely biased toward the elite, whose spectacular tombs, monuments, and artifacts have been the dominant focus.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Stop at a Trail Community Hometown Highlight, which are murals, monuments and landmarks in communities, and take a picture.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
In 1993, the 20th-century monument was purchased and restored by the Bernats, the family of Spanish confectioner Enric Bernat, who invented and founded Chupa Chups lollipops.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Research on ancient Egypt is largely biased toward the elite, whose spectacular tombs, monuments, and artifacts have been the dominant focus.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Stop at a Trail Community Hometown Highlight, which are murals, monuments and landmarks in communities, and take a picture.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monument
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The next scene features teenagers stealing the tombstone from Ed's grave, before the episode concludes on a quiet note.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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During World War II, Jenkins began selling items like monuments, tombstones, furniture, home appliances, toys and gifts, in addition to their usual music products.—
Sarah Biegelsen,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin condemned the incident, calling it a stark reminder of the daily risks officers face.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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After days of explosive online back-and-forth with Nicki Minaj (and a few jabs tossed toward JT), the Bronx rapper hopped on social media with her first video addressing the fiasco that was equal parts warning and reminder.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Now, the American brand is taking that maximalist, more-is-more design ethos to brick and mortar—or glass and stone, rather—with a new $150 million private residence in Dubai.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
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Verus’ stone will be repatriated to its original home in Civitavecchia, where museum staff plan to throw a party upon its return, The Guardian wrote.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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During a private memorial, a huge floral tribute on the grounds of the mansion spelled out, 'OZZY F---ING OSBOURNE', on the banks of the Osbournes' lake.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Over $14,000 has been raised towards Jones’ memorial since his mother set up a GoFundMe.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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The volume opens with a photo of TCU’s Land Acknowledgment monument, a rugged, granite boulder with a circular bronze plaque.—
Hollace Ava Weiner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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Its two pressure settings are powerful enough to clear away plaque without overdoing it, all in a compact design that tucks neatly under the sink or into your carry-on.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Monument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monument. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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