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
The tombstone was then lifted earlier in July, revealing the complete skeleton of an adult male, thought to have lived around the 13th or 14th century.
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Jack Guy, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
Their descendants will place U.S. Lighthouse Service badge grave markers on their tombstones, the first time their graves will receive this special medal.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
There were a few visible besides the cars: two prop tombstones for Michael’s younger brother, a script by show creator Matt Nix, the Porsche driven by Westen ally Jesse Porter.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
The phrase was said to have been inscribed on many medieval tombstones, highlighting the fragility of life, which mirrors the vulnerability of the contestants in Squid Game.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
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Jack Guy, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
Their descendants will place U.S. Lighthouse Service badge grave markers on their tombstones, the first time their graves will receive this special medal.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
There were a few visible besides the cars: two prop tombstones for Michael’s younger brother, a script by show creator Matt Nix, the Porsche driven by Westen ally Jesse Porter.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
The phrase was said to have been inscribed on many medieval tombstones, highlighting the fragility of life, which mirrors the vulnerability of the contestants in Squid Game.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tombstone
Noun
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Due to the number and size of the monuments damaged, police believe multiple suspects are responsible.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
12 Aug. 2025
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The monument is expected to be completed in time for the nationwide celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026.—
Mary Carole McCauley,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The other side of the basement boasts another area to sit and relax, with original Tennessee crab stone flooring, a small bar, and a couple of different vintage accents with sentimental value.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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With its landscaped gardens, stone terraces and one of Ireland’s tallest waterfalls, the estate provided a dramatic natural backdrop for certain scenes.—
Aya Al-Hakim,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Someone should put a plaque outside the building: Westwood Music was here.—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
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Sharp eyes will see an exterior plaque with the name Rotwood Cottage on it.—
Daron James,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Tombstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tombstone. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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