as in monument
a shaped stone laid over or erected near a grave and usually bearing an inscription to identify and preserve the memory of the deceased
the historic cemetery's many tombstones marking the graves of children are telling reminders of the harshness of pioneer life
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Recent Examples of tombstone
In that sense, the tombstone lettering in Times Roman, a workmanlike font that is widely used in the English language, could be considered appropriate.
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Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 4 May 2025
See treasures Human remains that had been burned were also found inside the tomb, along with grave goods like a black-glazed porcelain basin, a white porcelain cup, a bronze mirror, a jade hairpin, a wooden comb and an epitaph, or tombstone.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
The bust, created by Croatian sculptor Mladen Mikulin, was installed on his tombstone on the 10th anniversary of his death, according to the official city of Paris website.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
The most important artifact found so far was an epitaph, or tombstone, with an inscription referencing a gladiator, archaeologists said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
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Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 4 May 2025
See treasures Human remains that had been burned were also found inside the tomb, along with grave goods like a black-glazed porcelain basin, a white porcelain cup, a bronze mirror, a jade hairpin, a wooden comb and an epitaph, or tombstone.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
The bust, created by Croatian sculptor Mladen Mikulin, was installed on his tombstone on the 10th anniversary of his death, according to the official city of Paris website.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
The most important artifact found so far was an epitaph, or tombstone, with an inscription referencing a gladiator, archaeologists said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tombstone
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His elegant, brick-walled office, larger than the Detroit home where his working-class German immigrant parents raised him, stands as a monument to what that discipline helped build.—
Josh Rottenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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The Secretary shall manage the monument through the National Park Service, pursuant to applicable legal authorities, consistent with the purposes and provisions of this proclamation.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
24 June 2025
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When constructed, the stone circle was aligned with the sun, and to this day, thousands of people gather to witness the moment the sun peeks perfectly through its pillars.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Or, leave it exposed and weigh it down with mulch, stones, or planters.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Cousteau’s internationally renowned documentary about Catalina put it on the map, so he is fittingly honored by a plaque 40-feet below the surface.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2025
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Its ability to reduce inflammation also helps prevent plaque buildup in the arteries, which can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.13 Gingerols help prevent blood clots, improve blood flow, and support healthier blood pressure levels, another risk factor for heart health problems.14 5.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
30 June 2025
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“Tombstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tombstone. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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