tumuli

plural of tumulus

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tumuli
Noun
  • City and county governments set local rules covering burials, inurnments, entombments and the upkeep of cemeteries, mausoleums and columbariums, according to state law.
    Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Ofrendas and cemeteries are typically adorned with flowers, which are believed to guide the spirits back to the living world due to their vibrant colors and strong scent.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Boxes of white rice, cans of vegetables, chocolate chips and pasta rested at the top of one of the mounds of food.
    Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Japanese anemones produce dense mounds of deeply toothed foliage that remain nearly evergreen in mild climates.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Children play among headstones, and locals see ornate mausoleums daily on their way to run errands; the graveyards woven into public life as parks and libraries are in other cities.
    Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
  • In 1998, the Lucky Chances casino opened, surrounded by graveyards on three side, which critics saw as a sacrilege.
    Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The indigenous elements are the most prominent parts of the contemporary ceremony, Zaraus says, especially the tombs festooned with marigolds.
    Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
  • An extensive list of notable tombs can be found at the Colma Historical Museum on Hillside Boulevard.
    Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
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“Tumuli.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumuli. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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