as in monuments
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 obelisks
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.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obelisks
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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.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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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,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Contemporary accounts speak to the cruelty and exploitation that were pillars of economies of the time.—
Valerie L. Myers,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2026
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The geologic monocline extends almost 100 miles and is surrounded by white sandstone domes, towering monoliths, and otherworldly pillars and arches.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Obelisks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obelisks. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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