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

Under the leadership of the longtime chief gemologist and vice president, the house highlighted American gemstones at a time when European jewelers mostly eschewed them in favor of more stones from more traditional sources. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026

Know More Tanzania has large offshore gas resources and deposits of minerals needed for the energy transition and digital infrastructure — such as copper, lithium, and cobalt — as well as precious metals and stones, including gold and diamonds. — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Pieces created for Nanjing draw on the city’s own cultural lineage, from Qinhuai lanterns to yuhua stones. — Li Jun, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

The tool helps visualize how different stones and settings sit on an actual hand, useful when buying online or planning a surprise proposal without the recipient present. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

The stones will be added to memorial rock garden outside the federation. — Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

That includes the earthen ceramics, which are made with stones from Tierra del Fuego, and the bath products, which were crafted with the citrusy Patagonian herb paramela. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

But much remains unknown about the stones, which from afar resemble men, and a visit to the site leaves one with more questions than answers. — Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Oct. 2026

Slow the flow of water by lining your trench or slope with rocks or small stones. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026