as in tombstone
a shaped stone laid over or erected near a grave and usually bearing an inscription to identify and preserve the memory of the deceased
an engraved stone identified the grave as that of a man who had died in the Influenza Epidemic of 1918-19
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as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
the stone stupidity of the senator's statements embarrassed even her staffers
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as in cold
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Recent Examples of stone
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
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.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 May 2023
The Aris sub-collection represents a group of multi-stone pieces with mixed-shape diamonds, while Monaco includes quintessential princess cut diamonds, and Reign embodies sophistication with glamorous diamonds and gemstone pieces.
—Lauren Tappan, Town & Country, 12 Oct. 2022
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Noun
Hosting its usual presentation at its headquarters, located a stone’s throw from San Babila square, the brand installed video walls that broadcast a fictitious runway show created with the help of AI.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
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.
—Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Adjective
The soils are predominantly stone with abundant limestone.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 May 2023
The Aris sub-collection represents a group of multi-stone pieces with mixed-shape diamonds, while Monaco includes quintessential princess cut diamonds, and Reign embodies sophistication with glamorous diamonds and gemstone pieces.
—Lauren Tappan, Town & Country, 12 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stone
Noun
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The skies are gloomy and overcast, fitting for a trip among the tombstones.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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One is a replica of Wale’s tombstone.—
Rita Omokha,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The Emmys’ producers passing up on even the slightest possibility of a Werner Herzog acceptance speech is sheer lunacy.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
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For a few weeks, concerns about skyrocketing housing costs and gentrification, brought on by the city’s increasing popularity as a place to settle down, are taking a back seat to the sheer fun of international soccer.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Verb
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These brief activity breaks — also known as exercise snacks — not only fight the effects of sitting still for too long but also have been shown to improve blood flow, protect your heart and sharpen your focus.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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But events in students’ lifetimes also played a role in sharpening their opinions.—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Adverb
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Or serve it cold spooned over Brie cheese.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
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It will be equipped to process and service new steel products coming down the line at Big River like galvanized and cold-rolled steel.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Apr. 2026
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But as the Lavra burned there was no sense that destroying a leading religious and cultural monument in a manner such as this was a war crime.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Room, the former Columbus Crew goalkeeper, wanted Sweet 16 but would settle for a monument in his name.—
Pete Grathoff
June 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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Couples who stay close over the long haul rarely run on pure self-sacrifice.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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What ensued was 90 minutes of pure sound.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Verb
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That ability, according to a white paper by one of the manufacturers, is possible through technology that allows an agent to communicate with the drone and substitute themselves as the operator, take it over and ground it.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The Food Processor quickly chops, slices, and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations, while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices, and herbs for superior flavor and potency.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Adverb
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But he is viewed by Labour supporters as a more effective, optimistic and plain-speaking communicator than Starmer, who's quiet, lawyerly manner has consistently failed to connect with the public's national mood.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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The character of Thomasin was described in the script as plain-faced.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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“Stone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stone. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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