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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
No government endangered one of humanity’s greatest cultural monuments.
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Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Only in the late 19th century did the United States and Mexico demarcate the international line with small stone obelisks that looked like miniature Washington monuments.
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Geraldo L. Cadava,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
People have marked solstices for eons with festivals and monuments, including Sweden's midsummer eve celebrations and Stonehenge, which was designed to align with the sun’s paths at the solstices.
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
Before awarding the contract, the university approved a sole-source procurement exception, citing the importance of maintaining a consistent artistic style among the Assembly Hall monuments.
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Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2026
The five virtual monuments will join those honoring iconic (male) figures from American history on the Mall, from Abraham Lincoln to Thomas Jefferson to Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
18 June 2026
There are now many monuments to Sabbath in your hometown.
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Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
17 June 2026
Neolithic monuments such as Ireland’s Newgrange and England’s Stonehenge, both of which date from around 5,000 years ago, were built to mark solstices.
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Thomas A. Dubois,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
The involuntary drivers of the buses that had become momentary monuments fist-bumped the fans who streamed past them.
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Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Only in the late 19th century did the United States and Mexico demarcate the international line with small stone obelisks that looked like miniature Washington monuments.
—
Geraldo L. Cadava,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
People have marked solstices for eons with festivals and monuments, including Sweden's midsummer eve celebrations and Stonehenge, which was designed to align with the sun’s paths at the solstices.
—
ABC News,
19 June 2026
Before awarding the contract, the university approved a sole-source procurement exception, citing the importance of maintaining a consistent artistic style among the Assembly Hall monuments.
—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2026
The five virtual monuments will join those honoring iconic (male) figures from American history on the Mall, from Abraham Lincoln to Thomas Jefferson to Martin Luther King, Jr.
—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
18 June 2026
There are now many monuments to Sabbath in your hometown.
—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
17 June 2026
Neolithic monuments such as Ireland’s Newgrange and England’s Stonehenge, both of which date from around 5,000 years ago, were built to mark solstices.
—
Thomas A. Dubois,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
The involuntary drivers of the buses that had become momentary monuments fist-bumped the fans who streamed past them.
—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monuments
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The skies are gloomy and overcast, fitting for a trip among the tombstones.
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The Pontiac Gazette newspaper in Oakland County reported storm damage included apple and peach trees uprooted or twisted, churches destroyed, and cemetery tombstones blown down.
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Instead of waiting for a customer to ask for help, intelligent systems can provide reminders about upcoming payments, suggest refinancing opportunities, offer budgeting insights or identify financial behaviors that may help improve long-term outcomes.
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Those unexpected reminders can quickly add another layer of confusion and uncertainty to an already difficult situation.
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We’re taught to believe that hard work insures a good outcome, even as the stepping stones to a secure life grow harder to find.
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How about the stones on Gisele for not even giving Tom Brady a mention?
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Visitors to the Reykjavík Art Museum can leave their coats, bags, and other belongings in viewable vitrines near the entrance, to serve as something like memorials for those taking in the show.
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In addition to Hegseth blocking the advancement of Black senior officers and presiding over the restoration of Confederate memorials, the Department of Defense has removed tributes to Black heroes in the Pentagon and on department webpages.
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But the First Amendment is more than a few eloquent phrases about free speech, and its principles are far from historical relics.
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Even the rarest materials—Basra pearls, Golconda diamonds—get new life in a striking pair of earrings from Santi that mimic Maharaja ornamentation without feeling like ancient relics.
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“Monuments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monuments. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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