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as in tombstones
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 reminders
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 monuments
For travelers interested in exploring more than just free-entry parks, the National Park Service maintains a database of other sites, monuments, and memorials that don’t require a fee.
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Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Its distinctive architecture is especially interesting; an unexpected juxtaposition of awe-inspiring Roman monuments and the charming skyline of a former imperial town.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
The 40-story insurance building high-rise in downtown Chicago was one of his proud monuments to his success.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Expeditions are led by local Egyptologists, taking travelers to iconic spots like the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and monuments rarely open to the public.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 2 Jan. 2026
Constructed using stones weighing up to 10 tons and aligned with cardinal directions, the monuments suggest advanced spatial planning and possible astronomical knowledge.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
The ceremony featured a dazzling light and music show outside the museum, with massive screens displaying Egypt's ancient monuments.
—Ayat Al-Tawy, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
The functional centerpiece is a six-story staircase, which leads museumgoers past stone monuments and pharaonic statues arranged in reverse chronological order.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 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
Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Its distinctive architecture is especially interesting; an unexpected juxtaposition of awe-inspiring Roman monuments and the charming skyline of a former imperial town.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
The 40-story insurance building high-rise in downtown Chicago was one of his proud monuments to his success.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Expeditions are led by local Egyptologists, taking travelers to iconic spots like the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and monuments rarely open to the public.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 2 Jan. 2026
Constructed using stones weighing up to 10 tons and aligned with cardinal directions, the monuments suggest advanced spatial planning and possible astronomical knowledge.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
The ceremony featured a dazzling light and music show outside the museum, with massive screens displaying Egypt's ancient monuments.
—Ayat Al-Tawy, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
The functional centerpiece is a six-story staircase, which leads museumgoers past stone monuments and pharaonic statues arranged in reverse chronological order.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monuments
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Additional excavations could bring answers, Frame communicated, with the team hoping to find alters — tombstones frequently included the units soldiers belonged to.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Concrete beams standing in the dirt like tall tombstones.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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Visual reminders reduce panic decisions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Boise Police Department spokesperson Haley Williams told the Idaho Statesman in an email that the city of Boise’s code compliance team reached out to all businesses licensed to sell alcohol ahead of the holiday season with a few reminders.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Loose or missing stones suggest poor maintenance and potential safety or structural concerns, according to Cahill and Thorne.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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The stones appear to be set in either an 18-karat white gold or a platinum band.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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On the anniversary of the fire, residents marked the moment with protests and memorials, underscoring lingering anger and frustration.—
Sarah Alegre,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The next day, memorials of flowers and candles could be seen outside the charred building as residents and visitors mourned the tragedy.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The historic downtown is full of antique mining relics and quirky businesses.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
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The square Edelman and fellow students dug in, after determining the spot might yield interesting relics, did produce tiles, pieces of ceramic and more.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Monuments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monuments. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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