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tombstone

noun

ˈtüm-ˌstōn

Definition of tombstone

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 His father's tombstone usually has the American flag, Irish flag and a military flag flanking either side, but those appeared to be removed on Monday. — Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 25 June 2026 The skies are gloomy and overcast, fitting for a trip among the tombstones. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026 One is a replica of Wale’s tombstone. — Rita Omokha, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026 The exhibition for its Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition is dominated by tombstone labels. — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tombstone

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Noun

The people who built the Confederate monument at Stone Mountain were trying to preserve the past.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
For major memorials and monuments, that review can involve years of consultation before participating agencies and parties reach an agreement on how adverse effects will be addressed.

— Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026

Definition of monument

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Recently released renderings call for a return to the hub’s original classical style, with a stone facade, rows of columns and a grand concourse with soaring ceilings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
On July 23, the Kansong Art Museum in Seoul hosted a ceremony to mark the return of two Qing Dynasty stone lion sculptures to China.

— Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of stone

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Designed to be worn as a brooch, it is housed in black-and-bronze packaging featuring a metallic shield emblem, commemorative plaque and the replica pin.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Moreover, in recognition of the fact that a person not a nation actually directs the film, the director’s name and not the country’s will be engraved for posterity on the statuette plaque.

— Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026

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