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
Their names are listed in the African American Museum’s exhibit, but not at the cemetery as there are no tombstones left there – except for a few.
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Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
Unless a slang term emerges from a popular movie, pinpointing an exact date of birth is difficult (hence the question marks on the tombstone).
—Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2026
On a clear morning in March 2018, Betsy Brenner visited Mount Nebo Memorial Park in suburban Denver to locate the tombstone of Judy Goldberg.
—Thomas Koetting, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
On a tombstone at Bath Abbey in England LaFee is vice president of communications for the Sanford Burnham Prebys research institute.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
Unless a slang term emerges from a popular movie, pinpointing an exact date of birth is difficult (hence the question marks on the tombstone).
—Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2026
On a clear morning in March 2018, Betsy Brenner visited Mount Nebo Memorial Park in suburban Denver to locate the tombstone of Judy Goldberg.
—Thomas Koetting, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
On a tombstone at Bath Abbey in England LaFee is vice president of communications for the Sanford Burnham Prebys research institute.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tombstone
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The city will lower its flags to half-staff and keep its gateway monument lights dark through April 29 in Cluck's honor, a city spokesperson told CBS News Texas.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Foreman's family returned Thursday to his burial site, holding a news conference with Sioux City Mayor Bob Scott to reveal Foreman's burial place, marked by a large monument that bears an image of him as a teen following his Olympic gold medal boxing win.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Where people will walk in bare feet, use smooth concrete or stone pavers.—
Elizabeth Jardina,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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In a limited edition of four watches, the collection explores the tension between gold and steel with details including diamond stone dials and mother-of-pearl.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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In 2017, Judith organized a group of surviving twins to gather in Jerusalem, where a plaque was unveiled in honor of the twin children who were killed.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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On this day, Clean Miami Beach presented Jason Hyde with a plaque of appreciation.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Tombstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tombstone. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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