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obelisk
noun
obe·lisk
ˈä-bə-ˌlisk 
also ˈō-
1
: an upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid
2
a
: obelus
b
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Also check out the seven-block Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District that includes the Indiana War Memorial & Museum and Veterans Memorial Plaza, known for its 100-foot obelisk and fountain honoring all branches of military service.
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Matt Alderton, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Two 13-foot-tall obelisks made of black granite now tower over two benches that were also made in Erica Green’s honor, completing a memorial plaza in the park.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2025
Many Wilsons have been laid to rest there, including Hiram, whose grave is marked by a tall obelisk.
—Jacoba Urist, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025
The expert found the propaganda, which is supportive of Ramesses II, on the 3,300-year-old obelisk that sits in Paris' Place de la Concorde.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
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Matt Alderton, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Two 13-foot-tall obelisks made of black granite now tower over two benches that were also made in Erica Green’s honor, completing a memorial plaza in the park.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2025
Many Wilsons have been laid to rest there, including Hiram, whose grave is marked by a tall obelisk.
—Jacoba Urist, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025
The expert found the propaganda, which is supportive of Ramesses II, on the 3,300-year-old obelisk that sits in Paris' Place de la Concorde.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
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“Obelisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obelisk. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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obelisk
noun
obe·lisk
ˈäb-ə-ˌlisk
: a four-sided pillar that becomes narrower toward the top and ends in a pyramid
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