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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
Crucially for Cole’s metaphor, Nero’s rule was notorious for tyranny, self-dealing, and extravagant public spending on the construction of monuments to and for Nero himself.
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Tyler Green, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Another pretty village is Les Riceys, with three churches, all of which are classified as historical monuments.
—Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The vets, many of whom have never made the trip to the nation's capital, will all visit monuments throughout Washington.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
The plaza where Manzo was slain is now filled with monuments — large photographs and posters featuring his quotes and an altar where people leave flowers, candles and handwritten notes.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The revelations, first published in The New York Times, have led cities and school districts throughout Southern California to remove Chavez’s name from parks and other monuments and buildings.
—Jeff Horseman, Daily News, 17 May 2026
Trump is also using government money to build monuments for himself.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
Visitors can explore historic boardwalks, watch salmon run through downtown creeks, and stand beneath cedar monuments that preserve centuries of oral history.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Surveys show a majority of potential travelers are interested in American history, and that visitation to national parks is up 18% so far this year, which bodes well for a state with a patriotic vibe and several parks and monuments.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Tyler Green, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Another pretty village is Les Riceys, with three churches, all of which are classified as historical monuments.
—Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The vets, many of whom have never made the trip to the nation's capital, will all visit monuments throughout Washington.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
The plaza where Manzo was slain is now filled with monuments — large photographs and posters featuring his quotes and an altar where people leave flowers, candles and handwritten notes.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The revelations, first published in The New York Times, have led cities and school districts throughout Southern California to remove Chavez’s name from parks and other monuments and buildings.
—Jeff Horseman, Daily News, 17 May 2026
Trump is also using government money to build monuments for himself.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
Visitors can explore historic boardwalks, watch salmon run through downtown creeks, and stand beneath cedar monuments that preserve centuries of oral history.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Surveys show a majority of potential travelers are interested in American history, and that visitation to national parks is up 18% so far this year, which bodes well for a state with a patriotic vibe and several parks and monuments.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monuments
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The veil of past and present, for example, takes an abstract turn in Altar I, while Todos los santos (Para subir al Cielo) shows a cemetery with various cross-shaped tombstones, with a ladder leaning on a wall spectrally overlaid on the image.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
22 May 2026
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Workmen are erecting identical marble tombstones.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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That Pawlikowski is telling a story of actual historical figures proves a fascinating challenge for a filmmaker who has previously invented characters to serve as historical reminders.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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There is strong work being done in areas such as text-messaging interventions for youth diabetes (reminders to check blood sugars) and emerging efforts with biometric data collection.—
Steve D. Klein,
STAT,
14 May 2026
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The other is the anger and suspicion of residents who have pelted her with stones and verbal abuse in Bunia, a city at the heart of the outbreak.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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At times, the wildlife center said, neighbors who oppose them have blocked Coleman Road with logs, stones, gravel berms, and heavy ropes and chains.—
DANA HEDGPETH THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2026
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The idea of a waiting period is common for monuments and memorials.—
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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The committees worked closely together to see what design ideas should be added and toured other memorials to gather inspiration and ensure each branch was represented.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
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Some are like relics from a far away time or place in your life, collecting notifications like the dust accumulating in the corner of your childhood bedroom.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
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These poles are not relics but living records of family lineage, alliances, and legends.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Monuments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monuments. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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