as in monument
a tall, four-sided stone column that becomes narrower toward the top and that ends in a point
The granite obelisk stands at the exact center of the park.
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Recent Examples of obelisk
Only the Reading Road tower and obelisk at Fifth and Pike are listed on the city’s website.
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Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2025
The Obelisco collection pays homage to the obelisks originally built at the entrances of Egyptian temples at the top of pyramids to evoke the sun’s rays to honor the Sun God Ra.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
The monument in the style of an Egyptian obelisk, designed by architect Robert Mills, stands over 550 feet tall and is 55 feet wide at its base.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 5 Dec. 2025
In 1922 the mayor of Baltimore dedicated a 25-foot wood and plaster obelisk as a monument for the 130 children who died in motor accidents that year.
—Scott D. Anthony, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2025
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Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2025
The Obelisco collection pays homage to the obelisks originally built at the entrances of Egyptian temples at the top of pyramids to evoke the sun’s rays to honor the Sun God Ra.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
The monument in the style of an Egyptian obelisk, designed by architect Robert Mills, stands over 550 feet tall and is 55 feet wide at its base.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 5 Dec. 2025
In 1922 the mayor of Baltimore dedicated a 25-foot wood and plaster obelisk as a monument for the 130 children who died in motor accidents that year.
—Scott D. Anthony, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obelisk
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The Arc de Triomphe, at the end of the Champs-Élysées, is one of Paris and Europe’s most popular sights, and millions of tourists visit the monument in the heart of the French capital each year.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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February marks Black History Month, a time to examine historic monuments in Dallas that still hold significance for the city's African-American community.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Add a Sterling Check saute pan or casserole dish to your cookware with the brand’s signature pattern, add matching pillar candles to any room, or set the table with White Flower Market dinner plates and Royal English Garden plates for dessert in stunning floral patterns.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, Rogers said another pillar of his housing plan is slashing regulatory barriers that make housing more expensive.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Obelisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obelisk. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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