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
During World War II, Jenkins began selling items like monuments, tombstones, furniture, home appliances, toys and gifts, in addition to their usual music products.
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Sarah Biegelsen, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
Fixed a bug where allied player characters could clip through tombstones when Totem Stella was used.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Thanks for giving me my tombstone engraving!
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 22 Aug. 2025
Kevin Pazour, the museum’s executive director, carefully laid the heavy tombstone in the car to be transported to the cemetery, Meyers said.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
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Sarah Biegelsen, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
Fixed a bug where allied player characters could clip through tombstones when Totem Stella was used.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Thanks for giving me my tombstone engraving!
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 22 Aug. 2025
Kevin Pazour, the museum’s executive director, carefully laid the heavy tombstone in the car to be transported to the cemetery, Meyers said.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tombstone
Noun
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The National Park Service said the move to restore the monument complies with federal law and policy.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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The monument has a little bit for everyone.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Le Creuset Stoneware Heritage Rectangular Dish This baking dish is crafted from durable stone that maintains even temperatures and prevents scorching.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The hair cleaning stone, like a generic pumice stone found in the plumbing aisle, is optimal for removing stubborn pet hair, the detailer added.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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While gum disease treatments typically include cleanings and plaque removal, dentists sometimes turn to topical antibiotics when bacteria and calcified deposits are too difficult to remove, the researchers explained.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The temple’s foundation deposits also contained a glass plaque confirming it was dedicated to the goddess Isis, the deity Cleopatra identified with during her reign from 51 BCE to 30 BCE.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Tombstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tombstone. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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