Synonyms of stones

stones 1 of 2

noun

plural of stone

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

an engraved stone identified the grave as that of a man who had died in the Influenza Epidemic of 1918-19

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tombstones
• monuments
• plaques
• gravestones
• headstones
• markers
• crosses
• tombs
• obelisks
• tablets
• pillars
• monoliths
• tables
• shrines
• memorials
• sepulchres
• burials
• sepultures

stones

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of stone

as in sharpens

to make sharp or sharper

the diorama showed a villager stoning a scythe

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sharpens
• edges
• grinds
• strops
• whets
• hones
• files

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blunts
• dulls
• rounds
• polishes
• glosses
• smooths
• buffs
• burnishes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stones

Noun

Challenge coins, which are much larger than monetary coins, are covered in paint and made with ferrous metals that Murphy said will rust and leave marks on the stones. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

For 15 minutes our sauna master, Kyan Van Haasteren, a young, blond Dutchman, theatrically waved a towel over scorching sauna stones to waft steam toward me and 32 other guests. — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026

Soon, using stones from nearby Connecticut, Piasecki began laying out the almost unnoticeable pathway—beginning atop the wall, continuing inside the wall, emerging atop the wall—in the Fibonacci sequence. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 10 Nov. 2026

Both of these rooms also feature a fireplace constructed with large stones found on the property, with the living room’s fireplace proving to be particularly impressive. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026

Sparkle bright in stunning studs from round and emerald to heart and princess-cut stones in a variety of sizes set in 14-karat white gold four-prong baskets. — ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

And how about the stones on the kicker to make that extra-point with everything on the line? — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Above all, whether Democratic party leadership has the stones to go toe-to-toe with the wealthiest corporate interest group on the planet remains to be seen. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 7 Nov. 2026

Design firm Deboss Collective filled each room with natural stones, warm woods, pops of green and handcrafted finishes, including details inspired by traditional Malay marquetry. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026