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

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

Exodus commands that an altar, a place of sacrifice, be built of uncut stones and never shaped with iron. — Seth Limmer, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Its eight stones, weighing just under 800 grams in total, were bought by a private collector, who sent a piece to the University of New Mexico for classification. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026

Stepping stones, smooth river rocks and textured pathways invite visitors to interact. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026

More popular are the evening Polynesian dance shows from groups like Kari Kari and Te Ra’ai, the latter of which comes with a traditional (if highly theatrical) umu feast cooked in an underground earth oven with hot stones. — Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026

Reducing foot traffic by using stepping stones and walkways can help. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 29 Oct. 2026

Norman Silverman, however, remains committed to natural diamonds, particularly rare, high-carat stones. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

Protesters in the Albanian capital Tirana, who have been demanding better support for education and the prime minister’s resignation, set fire to dumpsters and threw stones and tear gas canisters. — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026